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they were relieved he died


so it seems

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I'm sure they missed him, but he was a pain in the ass with mental problems. Life will be calmer and more normal with him gone. I just wonder how a single mother will cope with raising the three minor children on whatever meager pension she gets from the Marines. Undoubtedly, the adult son will help her.

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And having to pay the taxes on that mansion.

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