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The Master of Lifes been good to me. He has given me strength to face past illnesses, and victory in the face of defeat. He has given me life and joy where other saw oblivion. He Has given new purpose to live for, new services to render and old wounds to heal. Life and love go on, let the music play.

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Johnny Cash
Age: 71 †
Born: 1932
Born: February 26
Died: 2003
Died: September 12
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