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    Quote Originally Posted by Streetcar View Post
    I realize that the death of Patrick Swayze will likely get the bulk of the news, but a true Hero to Mankind has passed.

    Norman Borlaug.
    Agreed I never understood why people glorify celebrities like all this fuss over Michael Jackson. The world has many really worthwhile people, who deserve our respect and appreciation, yet seldom receive it.

    Thank you.

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    It's always a wonderful thing to be reminded about the true meaning of hero. Dr. Borlaug was truly a hero.

    Thank you for posting that link.

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