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Mostly, he taught me about friendship and selflessness and, above all else, unwavering loyalty.

John Grogan

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John Grogan
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: March 20
Journalist
Writer
Detroit
Michigan
Friendship
Teacher
Taught
Unwavering
Inspirational
Exuberance
Else
Selflessness
Loyalty
Mostly
Dog

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