He Attended Hope United Methodist Church of Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He was employed by The Upjohn Co. for 39 years until his retirement in 1990. Musselman suffered a stroke last October. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Jo Ann Musselman, age 87, of Camp Hill, died Wednesday, Feb. 13 at home. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 3 in the country in March 1973. January 23, 1937 - August 21, 2022 William Harry "Bill" Musselman, of Salem, passed from this life to greater glory on Sunday afternoon, August 21, 2022. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? While at the University of Minnesota, Musselman posted a slogan in the locker room telling players that defeat was worse than death because you have to live with defeat. We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2023, at the age of 74, William Arnold Musselman of Houghton, Michigan passed away. "He had a very humorous side to him that I think a lot of people didn't see," Lowe said. (74 years old). He was the Oops, we were unable to send the email. Bill was also an automotive restoration enthusiast, there was always a classic or two in the garage. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He received a bachelor's degree from Wittenberg and a master's in education from Kent State. The Cavs went 2-21 under Musselman, who finished the season as head coach, his second stint at the helm. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Sidney Lowe, an assistant coach of the Timberwolves who played on three of Musselman's C.B.A. Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. Musselman was named in nearly half of the violations. Anyone can read what you share. Rochester finished 31-25 under Musselman, a 25-win improvement. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Sorry! What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. 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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Paul Gosar and George Santos receive House committee seats, Suspects sought in "massacre" at California home that left 6 dead. Musselman highlighted his style of doggedly exploiting the other team's weaknesses when on a February 4, 1990 game against the Golden State Warriors, he called the same play all game in an attempt to get coach Don Nelson to double-team journeyman big man Randy Breuer in his matchup against lighter defenders Manute Bol and Jim Petersen in order to free up guards Pooh Richardson and Tony Campbell. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. I will particularly miss our political discussions ! Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. Death 5 May 2000 (aged 59) Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. Failed to remove flower. Search above to list available cemeteries. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. I wouldn't be in my position today if he hadn't taken me on as a CBA player. Born in Norristown, Pa., he was the son of the late William S. Musselman, Sr. and Kathryn Seltzer Musselman of Norristown. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit memorialchapel.net. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations. With only a few months before the start of the 1965-66 season, Musselman was promoted to head coach. On April 10, 1952, Don was united in marriage to Evelyn Ritsema. A September 1, 1985, article in The New York Times described Musselman's Gophers as "an extremely physical basketball team." William Musselman passed away at age 65 years old on July 8, 2005. Musselman had the highest winning percentage of any basketball coach in Univesity of Minnesota history (69-32) during four seasons from 1971-1975. Mr. Musselman was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1938, the son of the late Henry David and Edith (Bitzer) Musselman, both of Lancaster. While at Ashland, Musselman's teams reached the NCAA College Division Tournament (the predecessor to the current Division II and Division III Tournaments) four times and had 13 All-America players. She was born Nov. 21, 1925 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Cecil C. and Esther Gemmill Crull. WebWilliam Clifford Bill Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. Terms of Service apply. Eric is an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic of the N.B.A. Bill's motto was 'work hard, play hard'. Try again later. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Visitation Friday 3pm to He was derisively called "Musclehead" by WWWE sports radio host Pete Franklin who was a vociferous critic of how Stepien was operating the Cavaliers.[6]. According to the book Obsession, by Bill Heller, Musselman signed a three-year contract worth more than $135,000, considerably more than the $23,000 salary he had received at the University of Minnesota. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. ", Benagh, Jim. With a roster "full of vagabonds, long shots and characters," according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Musselman's Wolves posted a 22-60 record in 1989-90, their first season, and 29-53 the following season. Musselman took two years away from coaching to work in real estate before returning in 1978-79 to coach the Reno Bighorns of the Western Basketball Association. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Born in Easton, PA, he had resided in Ewing Township for According to the book Obsession, by Bill Heller, Musselman signed a three-year contract worth more than $135,000, considerably more than the $23,000 salary he had received at the University of Minnesota. display: block; There was an error deleting this problem. He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. He was married July 8, 1978 to Jenny (Thacker) Musselman who survives. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of S. Jane (Bittner) Musselman. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. I don't know why. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. There was a problem getting your location. A system error has occurred. Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { ", In Charley Walters' December 23, 2012, column in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks is quoted as saying, "One of the things I've taken from [Bill Musselman] is doing it every day, being consistent and never changing -- always stick with what you do. Just 19 games into the season, sporting a 6-13 record, Musselman was fired. Musselman had wanted to sit behind the Blazers' bench for the games in Minneapolis, but his doctors wouldn't let him leave the hospital. Try again later. His oldest son Eric, formerly head coach of the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, is currently the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks mens basketball team. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. In 1972, Minnesota and Ohio State brawled on the court, with three players going to the hospital. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. William Arnold Musselman Obituary. No service will be held but a gathering of his friends will be held Wednesday, January 11 from 4-6 at the B&B in Houghton. He drove the same way to get to practice, the same way to get to the airport. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marie Smith; brothers: Cecil, Joe, and Frank; sisters-in-law: Pat Smith, Marvel Smith, and Luella Smith; and brothers-in-law: Dick Martin and Bill Musselman. HoughtonWilliam (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. Bill valued his time on Harley Davidson motorcycles, especially his long road trips with friends. He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat."[1]. JO MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Ted Stepien, then owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, hired Musselman for his first NBA head coaching job in 1980. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Box 368, Houghton, MI 49931 | 906-482-1500. During his stint as coach of the ABA's Virginia Squires, Musselman "antagonized so-called problem playersand docile ones," according to a January 3, 1981, article in The New York Times. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. ", During Musselman's illness, Whitsitt said, he "never uttered a word of self-pity, never said 'why me' or 'it's not fair.' Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This browser does not support getting your location. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. He was born in Detroit, MI on July 17th, 1935 to Edward Bohn and Bertha Wayrynen. William Clifford Musselman (August 13, 1940 May 5, 2000) was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA, and the NBA. Weve updated the security on the site. He slept three to five hours a night because he would not spare more time from work. As an expansion team, his 1984-85 Thrillers team rolled to a 45-18 record to win the CBA title, downing the Detroit Spirits in seven games. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. He had a stroke Oct. 28 and had been hospitalized off and on since. He died on May 5, 2000, at 2:45a.m., at the age of 59, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Try again later. Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. Late in the fourth quarter, one of the refs called three charging fouls on my best player, Cedric Henderson, and the Thrillers eventually won on a buzzer-beating shot by the late 'Fast' Eddie Johnson. Musselman had a lower profile when he left South Alabama after two turbulent seasons to join the Trail Blazers as one of Mike Dunleavy's assistants. Failed to delete memorial. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Still, critics claimed he had stirred his players into a frenzy before the game that night and encouraged overly aggressive play. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. Trending News On July 22, 1993, Musselman returned to the CBA for the 1993-94 season, this time in an attempt to revive the Rochester Renegade, a struggling franchise that had gone 6-50 the previous season. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Learn more about merges. CHARLES J. MUSSELMAN January 14, 1960 May 28, 2022 Charles J. Musselman, 62, Duncansville, passed away Saturday morning at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. You can always change this later in your Account settings. BRISTOL - Paul William Musselman, age 94, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { His father, Clifford Musselman, was an auto mechanic and band promoter. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. His overall coaching record at Minnesota is 61-32 with a .656 winning percentage. Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." He was a creature of habit. Obituaries Jan 11, 2023 William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. The Thrillers, who went 46-16 overall, lost the first game of the finals to the Rockford (Ill.) Lightning, before winning four consecutive games as Musselman won his third consecutive CBA championship. Last month he received a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He will be sorely missed.". The team fared no better after Musselman's firing, finishing the season with a 16-28 record. On October 8, 1997, after two successful seasons as head coach at the University of South Alabama, Musselman returned to the NBA as an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers, under Mike Dunleavy Sr. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. WebHoughton William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. In March 1995, Musselman returned to the NCAA after a 25-year absence with the University of South Alabama. 'If I can't win a game fairly, then I'd rather lose. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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There were no excuses with him -- you had to play hard every night.". During Musselman's time at the University of Minnesota, home attendance increased from 4,000 per game to nearly 18,000 per game, according to The New York Times. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. Failed to report flower. Over the next five seasons, Musselman's Ashland teams went 21-3, 24-6, 26-4, 23-4, and 25-3 (total: 109-20, with a .845 winning percentage). Our practices were so consistent. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox, Copyright The Mining Gazette | https://www.mininggazette.com | P.O. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. Musselman went 4-22 with the Squires before he was replaced by Jack Ankerson on January 21, 1976. Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 24, 2022. For the last three seasons, he was an assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. September 13, 1927 September 18, 2019 IN THE CARE OF Howe Mortuary & Crematory William Bill G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to In the N.B.A., he coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons (1980-82) and became the first coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves (1989-91). WebWilliam Bill G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum Bert and Mary Alice Mae Musselman. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. Once, he was asked the most irrational thing he had ever done. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. His 1968-69 Ashland team allowed an NCAA-record-low 33.9 points per game, a byproduct of his relentless pursuit, at the time, of pitching shut-outs (allowing no points) while head coach. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Please enter valid email address to continue. We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2023, at the age of 74, William Arnold Musselman in Edmonton, Alberta, born in Battle Creek, Michigan passed away. record was 78-180. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. The Rev. In a March 29, 2007, Minneapolis Star Tribune article by Steve Aschburner, Pooh Richardson, a member of the expansion Timberwolves, said: "We were the best expansion team out there. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Ashland Eagles men's basketball head coaches, Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball head coaches, South Alabama Jaguars men's basketball head coaches, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Goldaper, Sam. William G Musselman of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia was born on July 23, 1939. Musselman resigned on October 21, 1982, just a few days before the start of the 1982-83 NBA season. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He held 14 head coaching jobs over 35 yers and had been an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers since 1997. In 1958 he was drafted by the Army and served through 1960. Of Musselman, Saunders said, "In anything he did, he had great passion. Musselman guided the team to a 25-46 mark before he was replaced by general manager Don Delaney, who went 3-8 to close out the 1980-81 season. That season he led the club to a 28-20 record and the only WBA title game. OH 44820. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. He went to Skanee School and graduated from lAnse High School in 1953. In August 1965, Ashland's head basketball coach left for another coaching position. It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". We have set your language to In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice.To view Bill's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.netThe Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. Following his success in the CBA, on August 23, 1988, Musselman was hired as the head coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves. In the 1973 NIT postseason tournament, Musselman's Minnesota team downed Rutgers, 68-59, in the first round before losing to Alabama 69-65 in the quarterfinals. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The attack on Witte came near the end of the Gophers-Buckeyes game. He also coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons and had a record of 233-84 as a college coach at Ashland, Minnesota and South Alabama. Among the players starring for Musselman's Thriller teams were Sidney Lowe, Clinton Wheeler, Rod Higgins, Freeman Williams, Sam Mitchell, Ed Nealy, Steve Hayes, Brian Martin, Eddie Johnson, Don Collins, Ron Valentine, Perry Moss, Kevin Williams, and Charles Jones. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. After Musselman left to coach in the ABA, the NCAA placed the Gophers on probation after discovering more than 100 rule violations.[5]. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Clifford Bill Musselman memorial. display: none; Henry David Musselman, Jr., 72, of Carlisle passed away Friday, October 15th, 2010 at Holy Spirit Hospital. The league folded soon after. Musselman died at the clinic's St. Marys Hospital. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was theproud father of Andrew (Meredith Mulder) Musselman and Eden (Anna MacLeod)Musselman and furry family Dakota and Jasper. He lived in South Range for a short time before moving to Skanee, MI and being adopted by Dayton Barnett. The Mayo Clinic said he had primary systemic amyloidosis, a rare disease with symptoms similar to bone marrow cancer. His N.B.A. All Rights Reserved. Musselman was fired on April 22, 1991, a day after the 199091 season ended. Write your message of sympathy today. EWING TOWNSHIP -- William Barry Musselman, 81, died Saturday at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Always.". Musselman took over for player-coach Mack Calvin, who had gone 0-6 since taking over for Al Bianchi. Musselman resigned as coach of the Jags on October 7, 1997, to return to the NBA. champion teams, said he liked the coach. Musselman's 1997 South Alabama team went 23-7 and nearly upset eventual champion Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. WebWilliam Arnold Musselman Obituary. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. display: none; Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Treasured grandmother of Ava and Nathan Shaw and soon to be arriving baby Musselman. Other coaches who played for Musselman include Flip Saunders, Scott Roth, Michael Ray Richardson, and Tod Murphy (Gordon College). The Associated Press contributed to this report. He was born in Poland, February 15, 1921, a son of Paul and Mary Cripe Musselman. The Gophers went on to win the Big Ten title that year despite the suspension of two players for the rest of the season. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. [7] Although the Wolves lost the game 106-96, it resulted in Breuer scoring a career high 40 points.[8]. After high school, he attended Wittenberg College (now Wittenberg University) in Springfield, Ohio, where he played basketball for Ray Mears, who would later coach the University of Tennessee. He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat." William was a Poland Seminary High School graduate and received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. Verify and try again. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. Going into the game, Gophers coach Bill Musselman, whose team was mostly black, played the race card to get them his players stoked up. See the article in its original context from. Mass 10:30am Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. William F. Musselman William F. "Bill" Musselman, 59, Englewood, Fla., passed away on Sunday, July 14, in the Tidewell Hospice, Venice, Fla., where he had been a There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was theproud father of Andrew (Meredith Mulder) Musselman and Eden (Anna MacLeod)Musselman and furry family Dakota and Jasper.Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. Bill was especially proud of obtaining his private pilot's license, aviation was an interest from his childhood. Once, when his Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association lost a game, he screamed in the locker room. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Curtis and Randy and nephew Dennis Musselman. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. In the team's 2000-01 media guide, which was dedicated to Musselman, he was described as "a keen strategist and an inspiring motivator.". This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Bill was born May 8, 1957 in As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service: William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his lovingfamily. "I think a lot of people probably see Bill as that guy on the sidelines, intense, up and down the floor, up and down the bench, but I don't know if a lot of people saw the other side of Bill," said Sidney Lowe, an assistant Timberwolves coach who played three years for Musselman in the CBA. Helicopter crash near Ukraine kindergarten kills children and top officials, U.S. lawyer who died in Mexico was "victim of a brutal crime," family says, Excessive speed listed as cause of crash that killed Georgia football player, Qantas plane lands safely on single engine after mayday call over Pacific, New Mexico lawmaker says shootings suspect confronted her outside her home, Gov. Kevin graduated from RV high school in 2015 and lived in Ft Myers Florida. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. HENRY MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure, a Mayo Clinic spokesman said. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The "three-peat" followed in 1986-87 in Rapid City, South Dakota, where the team had moved at the conclusion of the regular season. The cause of death was heart and kidney failure. William L. Barnett, age 87, passed away on January 6th, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. English Musselman is survived by his wife, Julie; and three children, Eric, Nicole and Max. That's one thing that Musselman always gave us: a chance to win. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. On Oct. 3, 2012, he married the love of his life, Lynn Parson. Albany's roster featured Tony Campbell, Michael Brooks, Sidney Lowe, Michael Ray Richardson, Scott Roth, Reid Gettys, Tod Murphy, Eric Fernsten, Derrick Rowland, Scott Brooks, and Lowes Moore. This marked the first time in his professional coaching career that he served as an assistant. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Obituary: Kirstin Karen Gorham stepsister Pam (David) Caskey, stepbrothers John (Trish) Buehler and Bill (Laura) Buehler, stepsister Naomi (Ronnie) Musselman, and half-sister Sarah Bancroft. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Bill loved to travel, and loved to share travel with friends, associates, and especially his beloved Norma. In He is survived by : his wife Brenda Rudiger; his children, Andrew Musselman (Meredith Mulder), Eden Musselman (Anna MacLeod), Dakota and Jasper; his siblings, John Musselman (Brenda Taylor) and Lee Curtis (Alan) of Windsor; and his nieces and nephews, Carrie, Sean, Reilly, Scott, Dayna, Darren, Angela and Jesse. He brought Minnesota its first Big Ten title in 53 years, sold-out arenas, 127 N.C.A.A. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. And Tod Murphy ( Gordon College ) of what people commonly feel againI. 'S appropriate the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario, eric, Nicole and Max Gazette https! 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