General Discussion
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Subject: a sad day for pumpkin growers everywhere
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| pap |
Rhode Island
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It is with great grief from Diana Dill that she asked me to speak to you on Howards behalf today.
Howards cancer has taken a turn for the worse, he has been hospitalized since december 21 st. Now im also told by Diana that her mom, Howards wife Hilda, is suffering a simular fate.
It does not look good for Howard. Im asking everyone who ever put a pumpkin seed to soil to say a prayer tonight for Howard and Hilda. If anyone deserves a mass prayer it sure looks like Howard should be at the top of the list.
Where whould any of us be in this hobby without Howards early efforts on our behalf?
A lot of people including myself have had some of my greatest memories being involved with this crazy hobby. I have Howard to thank for all of it because without his beginings there would never be a tenth of the excitment and culture we are developing each new season.
Lets pray the end is not near for this great man, friend of all for sure. I know ill sure miss him when his times comes.
Thanks Howard your the best. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
Pap
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12/28/2007 6:13:54 PM
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| Bohica (Tom) |
Www.extremepumpkinstore.com
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Our prayers are with the Dills. Tom and Family
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12/28/2007 6:22:05 PM
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| Richard |
Minnesota
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God Bless The Dill's Family
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12/28/2007 6:27:03 PM
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| hoots dirt (Mark) |
Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)
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My thoughts and prayers are with Howard and the whole Dill family.
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12/28/2007 6:30:57 PM
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| Billy K |
Mastic Beach, New York
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God bless THE DILL's family
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12/28/2007 6:36:00 PM
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| just bill ( team Pettit ) |
Adams County
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May God bless the Dill family, in their time of need.
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12/28/2007 6:38:03 PM
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| Brooks B |
Ohio
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God bless the Dill Family, and may he be there for Danny and Diana in this hard time right now, hang in there guys.
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12/28/2007 6:43:21 PM
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| North Shore Boyz |
Mill Bay, British Columbia
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Our prayers are with the Dill Family at this tough time.
We got our first seeds from the Dills many many years ago and I will always have fond memories of Howard and some early advice he gave me as a new grower.
Glenn Dixon and Family.
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12/28/2007 6:44:27 PM
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| Big Dave the Hamr |
Waquoit Mass
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the best way to thank the king is to have every pumpkin grower send him a card with a picture in it . maybe in some way this will make his days a little better. i challenge all growers everywhere to take a few minutes and send him a note with a pic the hamr
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12/28/2007 6:50:49 PM
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| Jos |
Belgium Europe
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My prayers and thoughts are with the dill's family.
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12/28/2007 6:59:17 PM
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| One Dude |
Carrollton, Ga.
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My prayers are with Howard and Hilda.
Doug
Jn 3:16
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12/28/2007 6:59:25 PM
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| Andy H |
Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia
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There will be an unfillable void when Mr. Dill's time comes. I pray that the Dill family will find comfort at this time through family,friends, prayer and God's saving grace.
The Hamiltons
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12/28/2007 7:01:54 PM
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| Marty S. |
Mt.Pleasant,Iowa
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family.
Marty Schnicker and Family
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12/28/2007 7:02:03 PM
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| Stunner |
Bristol, ME (stunner906@roadrunner.com)
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Our Hopes and Thoughts are with the Dill Family. The Clarks
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12/28/2007 7:03:36 PM
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| steelydave |
Webster, NY
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Our prayers will also be included. God bless them.
Dave
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12/28/2007 7:07:45 PM
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| Vader |
western PA
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Our hopes and prayers are also with the Dill family David
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12/28/2007 7:13:49 PM
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| ~Duane~ |
ExtremeVegetables.com
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My thoughts and prayers are with Howard and the entire Dill family.
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12/28/2007 7:13:50 PM
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| Doug14 |
Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)
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I'll be praying for Howard and the Dill family. I wish them strength and peace in this trial.
Doug Wallace
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12/28/2007 7:24:49 PM
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| Jeff Reid |
Nova Scotia
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Our Prayers for the whole family god bless The Reid Family
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12/28/2007 7:34:38 PM
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| pumpkinpicker |
Ann Arbor, Mi
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Our thoughts are with the Dill family.
Bob, Tina, Trevor and Troy Wells
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12/28/2007 7:35:00 PM
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| Andy W |
Western NY
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I'll always treasure the brief time I met him when he made the trip to the falls a few years back. I'll be thinking about the family during these tough times.
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12/28/2007 7:36:33 PM
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| Pennsylvania Rock |
Rocky-r@stny.rr.com
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God Bless Howard (and the Dill family), and watch over him and give him the strength to get through this.
I keep an autographed postcard Howard gave me right above my computer with my place winning ribbons and trophies. I can honestly say the autographed postcard is the center piece of the gatherings over the years with this hobby.
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12/28/2007 7:38:18 PM
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| Mike-S |
Dorval,Quebec
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Thanks for the great hobby and wishing the Dill family strength and peace.I'll plant the 892 in 08...Mike Strange
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12/28/2007 7:40:25 PM
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| Nana Rea |
Massillon, Ohio
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His spirit and passion for this hobby will live on in all of us. God bless the Dill family.
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12/28/2007 7:42:15 PM
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| RayL |
Trumbull, CT 06611, USA
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Thoughts and prayers to the Dill family.....The Leonzi Family
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12/28/2007 7:42:19 PM
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| Jordan Grimes |
Aloha, Oregon
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My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Dill Family.
~Jordan~
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12/28/2007 7:50:30 PM
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| sambo |
Sparta, NC
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May God Bless the Dill family. My thoughts and prayers are with the Dill's.
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12/28/2007 7:54:33 PM
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| Venari |
Ohio
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This is the time that family and friends are the most important. Keep them close with love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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12/28/2007 7:56:07 PM
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| scbbbc |
Santa Rosa California
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my prayers are with the dill family and the genius of howards atlantic dill cross the pumpkin growing commuity would never be the same if this had not happend my hat is off to him and his family
THANK YOU HOWARD DILL THANK YOU
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12/28/2007 8:15:12 PM
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| The Painter |
Apple Hill. CA.
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Thoughts and prayers for Howard and Hilda! God Bless them and their loved ones!
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12/28/2007 8:18:48 PM
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| John Van Sand Bagus |
Somerset,Ky
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Our prayers are with Howard and Hilda.
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12/28/2007 8:44:21 PM
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| John Cabot Trail |
Nova Scotia
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God bless the Dill Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all
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12/28/2007 8:59:46 PM
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| CountyKid (PECPG) |
Picton,ON (j.vincent@xplornet.ca)
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All our prayers are with the Dills during these difficult times.
The Vincents
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12/28/2007 9:02:54 PM
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| BR |
Litchfield N. H. 03052
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My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Dill Family. Bill R
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12/28/2007 9:09:11 PM
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| pumpkinhead vic |
Mt Vernon Ky
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My God be with the Dill Family our prayers are with you Vic and Linda in KY
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12/28/2007 9:14:06 PM
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| blkfox |
Robbins, Tn
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Prayers for the Dill family, May God Bless them both with a speedy and full recovery...Joe Stevens
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12/28/2007 9:19:42 PM
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| john boy |
virginia
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God bless the Dill Family,,,,,,Greg
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12/28/2007 9:23:42 PM
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| Lee Taylor |
Nicholls Georgia
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may gods will be done and our prayers are with the dill family
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12/28/2007 9:28:26 PM
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| boardwalker |
Woodstock Ct
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Thank you Howard ,may God bless you and Hilda.
John c.
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12/28/2007 9:31:29 PM
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| seedling |
London, Ohio
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may our thoughts and prayers be with you and your family. dan
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12/28/2007 9:46:28 PM
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| don young |
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prayers here for howard and family - have nice letter sent from howard last fall was very honored thanks don young
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12/28/2007 9:53:50 PM
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| Frank 4 |
Coventry R.I.
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Thoughts and prayers ,, go out to the dill faimly. The Buglio faimly
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12/28/2007 10:04:20 PM
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| durai, MALAYSIA |
Malaysia
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May our Almighty God strengthen, comfort and bless the Howard family.
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12/28/2007 10:06:47 PM
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| StL Kenny |
Wood River, IL (kennyw_49@yahoo.com)
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My family will be praying for the Dill family. Kenny Wamhoff & family
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12/28/2007 10:07:12 PM
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| Joe V |
Ohio
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dill family, may God Bless You. Joe
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12/28/2007 10:23:01 PM
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| taran2sabrina |
South Dakota
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The Dill's are in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless!!! Kevin
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12/28/2007 10:29:50 PM
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| Craig F |
Massachusettts
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May God bless Howard Dill and his family.
Craig Fitzgerald
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12/28/2007 10:41:56 PM
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| Jeremy B |
Dresden, Ohio
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The Dill Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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12/28/2007 10:42:34 PM
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| DJ |
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My thoughts and prayers are with Howard and the whole Dill family. Dave Edwards
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12/28/2007 10:53:55 PM
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| Bodene |
Clayton, Ohio, USA
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If you read this Mr. Dill, I just want to thank you for providing me a hobby and inspiration that not only keeps me out of the bars, but has also gotten me closer to nature and The Almighty. I'll try to grow a big, shiny orange one for you each year that I'm here. Jeff
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12/28/2007 10:56:44 PM
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| Edwards |
Hudsonville, Michigan (michiganpumpkins@sbcglobal.net)
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My thoughts and prayers go out to you Howard, Hilda & family...
Frank
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12/28/2007 11:18:25 PM
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| J.D. |
Nikiski, Alaska 99635
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You are in our thoughts always Howard, Hilda and the entire Dill family.
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12/28/2007 11:27:34 PM
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| island orange |
van isle b.c. canada
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many years ago howard took the time to answer a phone call from a newbie with a ton of questions. he was very gracious and helpful. i will always remember that. you and your wife are in our thoughts craig and darlene sandvik
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12/28/2007 11:53:03 PM
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| geo. napa ca |
Napa Valley, CA
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Howard and family are in our thoughts and prayers. George & Paula Webster
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12/28/2007 11:57:54 PM
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| Stan |
Puyallup, WA
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What a lose this would be for the world of the AG pumpkin. We will pray for the Dill family. Stan and Nancy Pugh
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12/29/2007 12:01:46 AM
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| Donkin |
nOVA sCOTIA
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by the time i read all these reply's the goose bumps were just starting to go away.he will never be forgotten and our prayer's are with him.
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12/29/2007 12:29:01 AM
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| burrhead gonna grow a slunger |
Mill Creek West by god Virginia
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may god bless the dill family you are and will be in are prayers keith barrett
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12/29/2007 12:29:47 AM
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| Donkin |
nOVA sCOTIA
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my note and pic will be in the mail tomorrow dave.
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12/29/2007 12:33:18 AM
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| AGPumpkinhead |
Middleton, WI
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We pray for the Dill family,
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12/29/2007 12:36:41 AM
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| CliffWarren |
Pocatello (cliffwarren@yahoo.com)
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May the suffering be slight, and if the time does come, may your tears of sadness quickly turn to tears of joy for a life well-lived. My prayers with you as well. -Cliff Warren
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12/29/2007 12:45:39 AM
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| WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR |
So. Maine
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Because of Howard and his Atlantic Giants , hundreds maybe thousands of new friendships have been made around the world and many more to come. Our thoughts and prayers to all in the Dill family . Al & Yvette Berard
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12/29/2007 12:50:29 AM
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| PumpkinBrat |
Paradise Mountain, New York
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Our prayers are with the Dill family.This great man has brought a wonderful hobby to a lot of familys. God Bless Brian and Marcie Staring
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12/29/2007 12:50:40 AM
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| Whidbey |
Whidbey Island
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Send Howard and the family a card. I'm sure they would appreciate it.
Howard Dill RR#1 400 College Road Windsor, Nova Scotia Canada BON 2T0
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12/29/2007 12:55:48 AM
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| Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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Our thoughts & Prayers are with the Dills.
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12/29/2007 1:09:21 AM
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| saxomaphone(Alan) |
Taber, Alberta
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We are praying for the Dill's and their family tonight. Alan and Andrea Makarchuk
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12/29/2007 1:56:52 AM
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| Petman |
Danville, CA (petman2@yahoo.com)
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Our prayers are with the Dills. God Bless.
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12/29/2007 2:13:38 AM
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| christrules |
Midwest
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with admiration and serious prayer, get well. greg dulski and family
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12/29/2007 2:21:27 AM
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| Dutch Brad |
Netherlands
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Wishing you and your family all the best in these trying times.
Brad Wursten
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12/29/2007 3:17:08 AM
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| Buddy G |
Greene County, Pa.
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My prayers are with the Dill family. God bless
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12/29/2007 6:11:42 AM
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| Chris Austria |
Austria
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My prayers are with Howard and his Family. God bless
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12/29/2007 6:38:03 AM
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| artek |
Warszawa Poland
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My prayers are with Howard and his Family. Thank you Howard for this great pumpkin cross who made Atlantic Giant, You started this all with Giant Pumpkins so if you will be not did this cross then we will be not here, and this site will be not here too. Thank you.........
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12/29/2007 7:00:11 AM
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| Joe P. |
Leicester, NY
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family.
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12/29/2007 8:19:14 AM
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| young'in |
Minerva,ohio
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Our prayers are with you, May God grant you strength, and may he also send your hearts great comfort. we are praying for the Dill family as a whole. God bless.
Curtis & Michelle Verhoff
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12/29/2007 8:22:36 AM
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| Dave & Carol |
Team Munson
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I will keep the Dills in my prayers and hope they will recover from this terrible disease, your family of pumpkin growers will be here for you. Dave and Carol
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12/29/2007 8:26:36 AM
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| beachfun |
Fairfield Connecticut
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my prayers are with the dill family.i bought my first seeds from them and they are a nice family.god bless
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12/29/2007 8:30:25 AM
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| musicpete |
Germany (Kirchheim / Bavaria)
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May God bless Howard and Hilda. Peter
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12/29/2007 8:31:37 AM
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| John G. |
derry n.h u.s.a.
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our thoughts and prayers to the Dill family. John&Cathy
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12/29/2007 8:42:06 AM
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| big moon |
Bethlehem CT
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My family will be praying for the Dill's.
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12/29/2007 8:42:08 AM
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| LiLPatch |
Dummer Twp - Ontario
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dills at this difficult time.
Kirk & Jen Chenier
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12/29/2007 8:52:19 AM
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| gartenmundl (Raimund) |
Germany (Bavaria)
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My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Dill Family. Raimund
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12/29/2007 8:54:19 AM
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| *Old *Man* |
Sheridan . NY
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TO ALL GROWERS--Every Were --0ver 30 year ago I planted my first pumpkin seed that came from Howard Over 30 + years AGO-- Howard and I have kept in contact by phone calls and letters saying - good job or a general hi craig just thought Id call--- Last year me and Danny talked of how many seeds world wide would be put in the ground-- We came up with 0ver 200.000-- A never thought of number 30 years ago-- MY THOUGHTS -- MY WISHES-- MY PRAYERS AND THE PRAYER OF 1000'S --ARE WITH THE DILL FAMILY
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12/29/2007 9:25:59 AM
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| BO 69 |
Farmerville, Louisiana
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God bless the Dills in their time of need BO69
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12/29/2007 9:35:27 AM
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| iceman |
Eddyz@efirehose.net
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A toast to the greatest pumpkin grower ever!!!
May God help you and your wife pull through this difficult time, and may your family gain strength to help deal with this trying time.
Eddy, Judy, Jennifer, Terrence and Ashley Zaychkowsky
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12/29/2007 9:49:20 AM
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| Ken D. |
Connecticut, USA
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Our prayers go out to the Dill family as well.
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12/29/2007 9:58:58 AM
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| manure man |
Windham Maine
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Very sad news here, God bless the Dills and hope for better news soon God bless!!!
Phil
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12/29/2007 9:59:44 AM
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| THE BIG E (ERIC) |
Massachusetts
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Howard and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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12/29/2007 10:08:09 AM
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| basebell6 (christy) |
Massillon, Ohio
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Dill family.
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12/29/2007 10:11:33 AM
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| SmallTownUSA |
Alex, IN
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dill family.
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12/29/2007 10:21:32 AM
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| homer1 |
Liberal Ks.
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God Bless The Dill family
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12/29/2007 10:28:37 AM
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| BrianC |
Rexburg, Idaho
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My hopes and prayers are with the Dill's and their family. Howard you have a great fan club here. Because of you, we are all blessed to associate with one another and are glad that we can be called friends. Thanks
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12/29/2007 10:59:20 AM
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| WiZZy |
Little-TON - Colorado
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Our thoughts & Prayers are with the Dill Family at these difficult times.
Gary J Grande
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12/29/2007 11:02:05 AM
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| AHABC |
Wilmington.Ma.
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God Bless the Dill family
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12/29/2007 11:15:37 AM
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| IanP |
Lymington UK
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What a great family you are in our thoughts and prayers Ian and family
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12/29/2007 11:35:49 AM
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| Kathyt |
maine USA
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I will say a prayer for them as well. KathyT
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12/29/2007 11:35:52 AM
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| Duchezeau JL |
Sancoins / Cher / FRANCE
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God Bless The Dill's Family jean louis
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12/29/2007 11:53:15 AM
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| Jang |
western PA
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My prayers are with them and their family and friends.
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12/29/2007 12:05:38 PM
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| Pumpkin-Tom |
Germany - Bavaria
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Dills at this difficult time. Tom
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12/29/2007 12:07:52 PM
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| cooker69(Dean) |
Baildon, Saskatchewan, Canada , EH
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May the Lord be with Howard and his Family in their time of need. A heartfelt Thank you goes out to Howard for allowing me to be able to be involved in this great sport.Without Howard none of this would have been possible and for that I am grateful. God Bless....... Dean.
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12/29/2007 12:36:45 PM
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| Splicer |
anytown U.S,A,
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The Dill are in my prayers. Al
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12/29/2007 12:39:52 PM
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| pumpconn |
Sharon, MA
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Our thoughts are with the Dill Family. Steve C.
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12/29/2007 12:56:44 PM
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| Rob T |
Somers, CT
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The Trusch family sends their prayers.
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12/29/2007 1:02:45 PM
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| tumbleweeds |
Parker, Co
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill Family. Pete and Cindi Glasier
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12/29/2007 1:12:10 PM
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| coop |
Crossett Arkansas
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My prayers will be with the Dill family. Mike C.
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12/29/2007 1:12:16 PM
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| Tree Doctor |
Mulino, Oregon
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our thoughts and prayers go out to Howard, Hilda and all the Dill family.
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12/29/2007 1:22:01 PM
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| CM |
Decatur, IL
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Dill Family. Charlie Tribout
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12/29/2007 2:03:05 PM
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| Chris L |
Ontario
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We hope for the best, Our thoughts go out to the Dill family at this time.
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12/29/2007 2:14:50 PM
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| moro (sergio) |
Cologne Brescia Italy
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My prayers are with the dill's family. Sergio and family
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12/29/2007 2:32:03 PM
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| Matt |
Newmarket, NH USA
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Thinking of your whole family wishing you the best at this difficult time Matt Mongeon
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12/29/2007 2:49:04 PM
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| George J |
Roselle, IL GJGEM@sbcglobal.net
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My prayers are with the Dill family. God bless
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12/29/2007 3:05:19 PM
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| Gourdzilla |
San Diego, Ca.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Howard,Hilda and their family. Vince
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12/29/2007 3:11:19 PM
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| RunnerKid |
Spokane, WA
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I wish you the best durring this difficult time. You have become a legend and I will always remeber the joy I got the first time I planted a "Dill's Atlantic Giant".
Adam Blalock
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12/29/2007 3:16:29 PM
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| Big Kahuna 26 |
Ontario, Canada.
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God Bless the Dills
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12/29/2007 3:53:17 PM
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| MNPG(Al) |
Mn
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MY hope and prayers go out to the dill family. If not for them we would not be here growing.
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12/29/2007 4:14:20 PM
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| Jeff C |
Stockbridge, MI
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Our thoughts and hopes are with the Dill family. Where would this hobby be without Howard and his family. Jeff & Sue Clark
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12/29/2007 4:25:56 PM
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| randy in walton |
Walton N.y.
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our thoughts and prayers go out to the dill faimly deb and randy sundstrom
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12/29/2007 5:08:59 PM
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| Jorge |
North Smithfield, RI USA
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Howard & Hilda, We will say our prayers for you. God Bless. George & Janice Duval
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12/29/2007 5:35:05 PM
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| Matt D. |
Connecticut
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My prayers are with the Dill's.
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12/29/2007 5:47:40 PM
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| pumpkinRN |
Greensburg Pa
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May God grant the Dill's peace and tranquility. May he watch over and comfort the rest of the Dill Family.
Cancer is a nasty unforgiving disease.........Both of my Parents died due to cancer.
Tim
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12/29/2007 5:51:00 PM
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| Milford |
milford, CT,
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Our Prayers will include the Dill's...Mark
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12/29/2007 5:54:09 PM
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| AL grower |
montgomery,AL
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My heart felt prayers are with the Dill Family. Mike
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12/29/2007 6:02:52 PM
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| Snake Oil |
Pumpkintown, SC
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My prayers go out to Howard, Hilda and his entire family!! BF
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12/29/2007 7:04:32 PM
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| Yoda |
Minnesota
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Howard,
No matter how large these pumpkins ever get........you will always be the true "PUMPKIN KING". God Bless YOU, HILDA and YOUR FAMILY..........
The Christophersons and freinds
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12/29/2007 7:16:49 PM
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| Farmer Chuck |
Santa Rosa, CA
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Danny & Diana,
I am saddened by the news from Pap. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Dills tonight. Please tell Howard that we all love him.
Chuck Veader
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12/29/2007 7:22:23 PM
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| KennyB |
Farmington, Utah
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My prayers go out to you Howard, Hilda and to the rest of your family. You have always been kind and gracious to me. Kenny Blair
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12/29/2007 7:23:50 PM
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| Bears |
New Hampshire
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May the grace of God be very real to all of the Dills at this time of need. Jim Ford
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12/29/2007 7:50:51 PM
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| Chip |
Butler,PA(Blueman286@zoominternet.net)
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All our thoughts, all our prayers go out to the Dill Family in this time of need. Chip & Heidi Brunst
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12/29/2007 8:06:37 PM
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| Dchico (Robert) |
Sophia WV
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My prayers are with the Dill family.God Bless
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12/29/2007 8:55:50 PM
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| Mr.D & Me |
ordinary,VA
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God bless Howard and the Dill family. my prayers are with the Howard family.
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12/29/2007 9:46:22 PM
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| Boom Boom |
Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA
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My prayers, my thanks Mr. amd Mrs. Dill.
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12/29/2007 10:03:12 PM
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| Ray A |
Schenectady,New York
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Our prayers go out to both Mr and Mrs Dill
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12/29/2007 11:00:41 PM
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| orange county grower (IND) |
Paoli,in
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family. May God be with them.
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12/29/2007 11:44:18 PM
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| The BiZ |
Littleton, Colo
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God Bless your family ! Prayers are with you.....Jim Grande
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12/29/2007 11:48:59 PM
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| Pumpkin Pastor |
Pinedale, WY
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We will be praying for them. And also will be paying attentinon for any updates on their health.
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12/30/2007 1:45:17 AM
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| Spudley (Scott) |
Alaska
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May God Bless You Howard and Hilda. The Robb Family.
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12/30/2007 2:43:08 AM
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| raggu |
new middletown ohio
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our prayers go out to both, Howard and Hilda Dill, God watch over you both. steve razo
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12/30/2007 10:47:21 AM
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| Autumnleaf |
Monrovia, CA
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Howard and Hilda. You are pumpkin royalty.
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12/30/2007 11:00:55 AM
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| turkeyman |
Elk Grove,Ca USA
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A great man and family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Dill's The Mitchell Family
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12/30/2007 11:19:42 AM
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| paul palcic |
Dayton OH
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The overwhelming response to this thread is a monumental testamony to this great family. Our thoughts are with you. Paul and Sharon.
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12/30/2007 11:35:42 AM
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| Think Big |
Commack, NY
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our thoughts and prayers are with the Dills. Ive made some of my best frends because of growing giant pumpkins. Where would we all be without you.
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12/30/2007 12:18:48 PM
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| Carlson |
Clinton, Iowa
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Howard and Hilda have been added to our church prayer chain. The family of pumpkin growers is a unique group, the roots got started with Howard, God bless!
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12/30/2007 12:35:55 PM
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| LongmontPete |
Colorado
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Our thoughts are prayers are with you. Pete & Gina
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12/30/2007 1:41:01 PM
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| Dean S |
Hensler North Dakota
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God Bless the Dill family
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12/30/2007 2:19:20 PM
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| jeff a |
memphis ny
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
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12/30/2007 4:05:37 PM
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| Bryson E. |
Utah, brysterz11@hotmail.com
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Our Prayrers are with the Dill family
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12/30/2007 4:49:40 PM
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| sl |
Washington
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One of our best trips involving pumpkins was to the Dill Patch. Howard, Danny, Diana and Hilda extended gracious hospitality. We were not only shown the pumpkin features of their farm but also the pond where hockey was first played on their farm. Thank you Howard for all you have done for giant pumpkins everywhere. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Hilda, Danny, Diana and the rest of your family. Jack and Sherry LaRue
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12/30/2007 5:30:54 PM
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| lcheckon |
Northern Cambria, Pa.
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Howard developed a seed that has grown into something that has spread joy to thousands worldwide. Let us all keep him and Hilda in our thoughts and prayers. Larry & Gerry Checkon
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12/30/2007 7:30:48 PM
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| Green Angel(Cary Polka) |
Grants Pass, Oregon
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My prayers go out to Howard, Hilda, Danny and Diana. With out them this great hobby of ours wouldnt have been started. Cary Polka
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12/30/2007 9:06:18 PM
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| John H |
Dundee Michigan
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Thinking and praying for your family. John Harnica Family
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12/30/2007 10:13:00 PM
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| Titanic Atlantic |
Woodridge, Illinois
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I may never attain the level of "heavy hitter", but some of the best memories of my life have come from this hobby. Howard is responsible for starting the hobby of giant pumpkin growing, but he is also responsible for much more. I have many great friendships that would never have existed without his work. For that I owe him much. God bless Howard and his family, you are all in my prayers. Greg Sliwka
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12/30/2007 10:56:44 PM
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| pigeon |
Waitakere New Zealand
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I have been growing giants for only three years I know the Dills by reputation only and know we all owe them a debt of gratitude. God bless Howard and Hilda and ease their time with us, they and their family are in my prayers.
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12/31/2007 5:10:51 AM
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| VTJohn |
Jericho Vermont
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family. My son Parker received a letter from Howard in 2005 that he still holds on to dearly. John Young and Family
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12/31/2007 6:21:22 AM
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| diamondlady(Christine) |
Cduross1@rochester.rr.com
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Thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family.
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12/31/2007 8:17:06 AM
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| cndadoc |
Pembroke, New Hampshire
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Howard and family. The Dill homestead is definitely on my "bucket list". A true trailblazer and icon for all of us lowly gourd growing wanabe's.
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12/31/2007 9:32:41 AM
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| Alexsdad |
Garden State Pumpkins
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family. A more gracious group of people I have never met. Chuck, Barb and Alex
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12/31/2007 10:30:20 AM
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| Phil H. |
Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic
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It was with great sadness that I just learned about Howard & Hilda health. I was devastated to hear the news. I know you've probably received hundreds & hundreds of emails from friends & family all over the globe & this is a great testament to the man & his family that made this all possible. You took a couple of seeds & continued to cross them until you created that special strain. From those few seeds grew a huge following of growers, who I'm proud to call my friends. I want to thank you & your family for all you've done for this hobby over the years. May God help you and your wife during this difficult time and may your family gain the strength to help you deal with this in your time of need. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Your Friends & biggest fans, Phil & Jane Hunt
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12/31/2007 3:07:48 PM
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| pumpkin kid |
huntsburg,ohio
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thoughts and prayers are with the Dill's.Jerry Rose
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12/31/2007 5:43:32 PM
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| gordon |
Utah
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family also. Gordon Tanner & family
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12/31/2007 7:44:50 PM
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| Buzzboatr |
Damariscotta, Maine
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God Bless the Dill family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill's as well. The Pinkhams
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12/31/2007 9:45:33 PM
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| matt-man |
Rapid City, SD
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many prayers for the dill family, god bless
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1/1/2008 2:26:45 PM
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| Captain Cold Weather |
Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth
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When i was young he was like elway to me.
I am saddened by this. HE is a pioneer in a sport i love. my prayers are with him.
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1/1/2008 5:59:15 PM
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| grasshoppa |
New Hampshire
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family tonight. Too often we take our good health for granted.
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1/1/2008 7:32:49 PM
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| Disneycrazy |
addison Il
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God bless you and your family Mr dill. My prayers are with you
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1/1/2008 7:58:46 PM
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| 5150 |
ipswich, ma usa
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dill family in these troubling times.
John Doucet
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1/3/2008 1:32:30 PM
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| Marvin11 |
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i'm praying a lot for the dills tonight
marvin
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1/4/2008 7:22:44 PM
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| auger |
Ontario
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It was a pleasure to meet Howard in Niagara a few years ago. He is a gentleman and the father of our sport.
Our prayers are with the Dill family.
Frank and Pat Catapano
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1/9/2008 11:23:32 PM
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| Perriman |
Warwood
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God Bless Howard and his family! He, his wife and family will continue to be in our prayers....and by all growers everywhere. Don-The Chambers' Family
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1/26/2008 11:13:01 AM
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