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Old 4 June 2005, 20:16
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It was a nice spot – one that Spence surely would have approved of – overlooking Glorietta Bay and the lights of the Coronado Bridge and San Diego’s beautiful skyline.*

We each retold stories about Spence and raised our glasses to the separate place that we had made the waiter set … with teriyaki shrimp.
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 v So… as the saying goes, Freedom has a meaning

If you like this story, I encourage you to visit this website to re-read w/ pictures and maps:

http://www.campbell.edu/faculty/Slattery/mh_freedom.htm
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Old 4 June 2005, 22:35
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Outstanding post.
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Old 4 June 2005, 22:56
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Absolutely outstanding!

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Old 4 June 2005, 23:27
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Excellent post.
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Old 4 June 2005, 23:32
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A very moving post! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 4 June 2005, 23:50
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Not my words, but something that really moved me when I took the time to read through it! We can't forget guys like Spence Dry.

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Great Read..RIP Sailor
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