Entry: 49815
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY DAD
Dennis Rogers wrote on March 28, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: LONG BEACH CA
Unit: SON OF CREW MEMBER
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: my mother was not married to my father, and i'm
trying find him or any who would know him, that
might be able to tell me about him, he servied on
board in 1966-1968 pior he was on the vally forge
he has one grandson,2granddaughters, that would
really like to know him, not to mention myself, my
mother was only fifteen, so you can understand she
was just a baby herself, so if any knows him please e-mail at the above e-mail address.
Thank you in advance Dennis Lee Gross
Keywords: William J. Gross
Radioman
Entry: 49814
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY DAD
Dennis Rogers wrote on March 28, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: LONG
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 49403
Subject: LOOKING FOR JAMES PETTY JR ON BHR
Angel Trasher wrote on March 6, 2005
City and State: CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Looking for an old friend, we lost contact after he came home from the war, he got wonded in the faced- scar under eye he said friends were calling him "scar face."
Keywords: came home on the BHR Aug 2003. part of the 11th based out of camp pendleton, ca.
Entry: 49235
Subject: LO09OKING FOR OLD BUDDIES
Bob Usry wrote on February 26, 2005
City and State: NORMAN OK
Unit: ER DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords: Worked in shipfitter and pipefitter shop 1968-1970. Would love to hear from anyone. I talk regularly to Jim Devine, Charlie Clayton, and Thomas Molinar. Also talk with Doug Wiggins occasionally. Anyone heard from J.O. Glenn?
Entry: 48902
Subject: CV31 BASEBALL CAPS
Joseph Amico wrote on February 13, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: NEW ROCHELLE NY
Unit: ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I would like to know about any CV31 Reunions and where I might get a Baseball Cap with B..H..R.. CV31 embroidered on the front.
Keywords: I joined CV31 the day before the Peace Treaty with Japan was signed and was aboard as an ETM untill the ship went to Bremerton, WA for inactivation.
Entry: 48481
Subject: LEN GUNDERT RESPONSE
Greg Schneider wrote on January 29, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I have produced a documentary film on WW2 and Korean war
corsair pilots. Herbert Newmark, a Corsair pilot that flew with
your father makes reference to Len in our documentary. I will
ask Herbert for his contact information as to pass it on to you.
http://www.thecorsairexperience.com
Thank you and your father for the ultimate sacrifice for our
country.
God Bless.
Greg Schneider
E fighter productions
Keywords: Len Gundert. Navy Cross Winner WW2 and Korean Corsair Pilot.
Entry: 48376
Subject: KENNETH EUGENE HOPEWELL
Rickey Hopewell wrote on January 24, 2005
City and State: PENSACOLA FL
Unit: US NAVY
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my grandfather served on the bonhomme richard in 1944 and 1945.he is a plank owner.he was a printers mate second class.i have found numerous papers and pictures that relate to his time aboard the ship.my grandfather passed away on january 24,2005.if anyone knew him please contact me.thank you
Keywords: granfather served on the bonhomme richard in 1944 and 1945.he is a plank owner.
Entry: 48192
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Mike Olson wrote on January 16, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am Ben M. Olson's son and am looking for shipmates who might have known Dad on the Bon Homme Richard. Dad was a Cheif Petty Officer. Thanks!
Keywords: WW II, Korean War, Ben Olson, Olie
Entry: 48073
Subject: WEAPONS/AIR DEPT OFFICES
Ruben Muego wrote on January 10, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: ALTA LOMA CA
Unit: USS BON HOMME RICHARD CVA-31
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: 1-10-05 I served onboard the Bonnie Dick'61-'62 assigned in the Weapons Dept and Air Office as a YN striker and made YN3. YN3 Keith, YN3 Michael Soto, YN1 Medina pls contact me.
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Entry: 47904
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO '52
Paul Kelley wrote on January 3, 2005
City and State: GLOUCESTER MA
Unit: 5TH AIR FORCE 1ST RADIO
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I and 2 other 'flyboys' were deployed from Korea to the USS Missouri via the Bonne Homme Richard of the 7th Fleet. Spent a few days before being helicopted to The MO.
Can anyone tell me what helicopter was used by the Bonne Homme Richard?
Thanks
pk
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Entry: 47702
Subject:
Manuel Benitez wrote on December 25, 2004
City and State: TAMPA FL
Unit: B AND M DIV.
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I went on board in Mar. 51 right out of boot camp in S.D. From 51-52 I was in B Div and for the life of me I can't remember which one. 52-53 I went to #1 Eng. room Main Control 53-54 transferred to DDR 877 USS Perkins. In the 52 cruise book I'm on p. 166 top. I have a few pics I can share hope there are some out there that can do the same.
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Entry: 47457
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY FATHERS FRIENDS
Donna Dewey wrote on December 11, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: FRISCO TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for friends that served with my father Ronnie Blanchard.
The only information I have is the ER Division, Pipefitter. Served
1961-1966 on the Bon Homme Richard. I have a picture of him
playing the drums with other sailors. Can't remember the name
of the band at this time. I also have pictures with the names of
Merdith Sanders, John Hall and Wallace D. Kerr. Any information
??
Donna
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Entry: 47324
Subject: ABOARD 1968 - 1971
Randy Cashman wrote on December 6, 2004
City and State:
Unit: V-2 DIV
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for shipmates from this Division and time frame.
Keywords: Catapult Dept
Entry: 46130
Subject: LOOKING FOR M DIV '51 TO 53 '
Ralph Freeman wrote on October 2, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: NORTH BEND WA
Unit: AFTER ENGINE ROOM
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 45691
Subject: CVA31- V2 DIVISION
Miles Eberhard wrote on September 8, 2004
Deceased
City and State: RENO NV
Unit: V2 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served 3/55 - 6/60 in V2 Division. Bon Homme Richard.
Would love to hear from anyone in this division from that time frame.
Also would appreciate any info on upcoming reunions.
Thanks for all the great work on this website.
Keywords: Bon Homme Richard V2 Division
Nickname: Ebbysan
Shipmates:W. E. Thieman, Granger, Morgan, E.J. Dunsavage.
Entry: 45665
Subject: HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Norman Brown wrote on September 7, 2004
City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN
Unit: US AIR FORCE RETIREE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: My 1st travel abroad was a 30 day one way trip
from California to Japan on the Bon Homme Richard. Apparently the ship developed an engine
problem and we were on board for 30 days. In my
20 yrs of active service this was one of my most
memorable experiences. I was just a passenger
but I volunteered for any duty on board to keep
me occupied. Thanks for the memories.
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Entry: 45126
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Kamal Prasad wrote on August 10, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: DEHRA DUN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Am looking for Capt James M savacool, USN. He was on the CVA 31 in 1960 in Bombay, India. Lived in Moneta Virginia. Wife is Lee.
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Entry: 44411
Subject: MY DAD SERVER ON BHR
Al Whitney wrote on July 12, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: My Dad served on the Bonnie Dick in the 1950's and 60's. He was a boiler tender. My Son served on the Bonhomme Richard, LHD-6. He is a plank owner. Semper Fi.
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Entry: 43740
Subject: JOSEPH J. HOWATH
Joseph Howath wrote on June 12, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: PORT ORCHARD WA
Unit: OI DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Server in Bonhomme Richard CVA 31 from July 1958 through October 1964. Made CPO 16 Nov. 1961.
Best ship in the navy at that time.
Keywords: Joe
Entry: 43398
Subject:
Charles Drake wrote on May 31, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: MINDEN LA
Unit: COMMUNICATIONS
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 41790
Subject: JAMES A. SAVAGE
Jackie McKay (Savage) wrote on March 17, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: MILLSTADT IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father Jim (Doc)Savage was KIA in July 1951. He was a fighter pilot on hte BHR. I was almost 5 when he was killed. Would appreciate any related info. God Bless America, Jackie
Keywords: Squadron VA 923 on the BHR CV31
Entry: 41613
Subject: KOREA VA-923 ATTACK SQUADRON
Terry O'Sullivan wrote on March 9, 2004
City and State: CHICAGO IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I know our Korean vets are leaving this world at an alarming rate these days. I was wondering if anyone on the bulletin board might remember my father, Lt.CDR John J. O'Sullivan (pilot). He was in Attack Squadron VA-923. The squad C.O. was Commander Herb Wiley. I've been going through some old pictures and have many I would share, if a family member would contact me.
Among those photographed include Jim Savage, Bill Conboy, Charlie Badowitz, Dee Radd, Jim Dagan, Ed Whelan,Harold Reutabough and Robbie Renard. I believe Jim Savage was KIA. I know that Cmdr. Wiley has passed away along with Robbie Renard and Dee Radd. Anyone with any stories or connections, feel free to contact me.
Keywords: USS Bonne Homme Richard
VA-923
NAS - Lambert Field St. Louis
Entry: 41476
Subject: SON OF LCMR. ALLEN 'ABE' PRICE
Scott Crow (Price) wrote on March 3, 2004
City and State: ASPEN CO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am the surviving son of LCMD. Allen "Abe" Price, who was killed while landing his A-4 aboard the BHR on July 19, 1961.
If you have ANY material pertinent to this event of period of time, I would greatly appreciate the communication.
Officers involved in investigation: CDR. Scholz, LCDR. Sundstrom, LT's Huber and Cox, LCDR. Thomas Francis.
Thanks,
Scott Crow
Keywords: VA-195, JULY 1961, Death of Pilot.
Entry: 41047
Subject: LOOKING FOR ROBERT ANDREW DIVINE
Chuck Kaye wrote on February 18, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for any info on a sailor named Robert Andrew Divine...he reportedly served aboard the Bon Homme Richard from 1960 to ? I would appreciate any help.....he met my mother in san diego in 1961
Keywords: divine
Entry: 40922
Subject: INTERESTED PERSON
Lars-Inge Andersson wrote on February 16, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 40867
Subject: LOOKING FOR CRUISE BOOK
Janet Smith wrote on February 14, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: HUMBOLDT TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad was on the Bon Homme Richard cruise Aug 56- Early March 57. He lost his cruise book in a fire and I am trying to replace this book for him if possible. It is the cvg 21. It has Lamere 1956 on the front of it. It should also have his name under the enlisted men. B.W. Billingsley from New Albany,MS Anyone that could help me it would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: Bon Homme Richard cruise books CVA 31 or CVG21
Entry: 40660
Subject: LT. EDWARD F. WOELM (LOOKING FOR SOMEONE THAT MIGHT HAVE KNOWN MY DAD)
Ed Woelm wrote on February 7, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone that might have known my father Lt. Edward F. Woelm (BULL). He was in the attack squadran VA-923 and served on the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard during the Korean War. He also served in WWII. If you would like to see his picture (online) he is in the Navy log at the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation (www.lonesailer.org). Anything would be appreciated he passed away February 1st 2004.
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Entry: 39499
Subject: CRUISE BOOK 1952 - VA-75
Carl Litwak wrote on December 27, 2003
City and State: BELLE HARBOR NY
Unit: VA-75
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for friends who served with me on BHR Attack Squadron 75 Summer 1952. Please email or send letter to my address.
Keywords: VA-75, 1952
Entry: 38858
Subject: HAROLD DEAN 'FLIP' PHILLIPS
Keith Phillips wrote on December 1, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: NEWPORT NEWS VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for anyone who knew my grandfather, Harold Dean Phillips, when he was in the US Navy between 1953-1957. During part of this time, he served on the USS Bon Homme Richard. He was a veteran of Korea. If you haven any information that you are willing to share, please email me at hurricman@cox.net
Thank you,
Keith Phillips
Keywords: Flip, navy, Korea, Bon Homme Richard
Entry: 38757
Subject: LOOKING FOR FORMER SHIPMATES
Philip (Buddy) Itzkowitz wrote on November 27, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: V3G DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served from 1951-1952.
Looking for members in V3 division and the following people:
Jack Greenspan
Walter Heffernan
Bernie Horowitz
If anyone knows the were-abouts of these individuals please e-mail me.
Keywords: Heckle
v3g
Entry: 38527
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN THE 4TH DIVISION
Carroll Purdy wrote on November 20, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: WINTERSET IA
Unit: GUNNERSMATE 4TH DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would love to hear from anyone that was in when I was can email me or write me..
Keywords: 4th Gunnery Division 1951-1953/ John Stamp
Entry: 37276
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON BHR, SPRING OF 1951 TO LATE SUMMER 1951
James Joyce wrote on September 30, 2003
City and State: SPENCER MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for info on my grandfather who served on the Bon Homme Richard with the VA-923 from May 1951 to late summer 1951. He was a PO1 Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class. HE died in 1958 in a hunting accident. I am looking for information about life on the ship, about his job being a PO1 Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class. or any other info. There are pictures of him with people named or nicknamed Spinenose, R.Howarth, York, Liggett, Hunt,Klug,Kellow, Emdy, Lafontaine, Roe Williams,Greene. He also boxed Representing E-1.
Keywords: Bon Homme Richard VA-923 Albert Compeau Po1 Aviation Machinist 2nd Class korea 1951
Entry: 36821
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO/FRIENDS/CREW MEMEBERS WHO SERVED WITH MY FATHER ROBERT L. LOWMAN.
Sara Franklin wrote on September 9, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am putting together a scrapbook for my father and would like anyone who knew him while he served in Korea to contact me.
To all the vets who read this - THANK YOU!
Keywords: USS Bone Homme Richard and USS Oriskany
Robert L. Lowman
Robert Lee Lowman
Entry: 36688
Subject: LOOKING FOR:
Alfred C. Blunck wrote on September 2, 2003
City and State: MCMINNVILLE OR
Unit: G-1 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone served on Bon Homme, G-1 Division, 1958-1961. Just to say "Hi"
Keywords:
USS Bon Homme Richard
Entry: 34820
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY DAD JAMES H. DAIGLE SR.
Peggy Aucoin wrote on June 12, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for anyone who has information on my Dad. James H. Daigle Sr.
Keywords: BonHomme Richard 1951 Korean War
Entry: 34471
Subject: CRUISE BOOK 1957 AND 58
Elvin McCormick wrote on May 28, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: DUMFRIES VA
Unit: V-5
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Interested in reunions cva 31
Keywords: CVA-31 V-5 1957 and 58
Entry: 33876
Subject: 1966 - 1969 CRUISE BOOK
Debbie Crouch wrote on April 28, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My husband served from 1966-1969 on the CVA-31 Bonhomme Richard. We lost everything he treasured from water damage, Is there anyone that would be willing to share some photos and could tell me a starting point to beable to get him a cruise book crew picture.
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Entry: 33510
Subject: 49-54
Joel Trevino wrote on April 9, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my grandfother was on the bon homme richard. he was in the navy from 49-54 his name was james (jimmy) daigle. trying to find out things about his time in the navy
Keywords: looking for info on grandfother
Entry: 32475
Subject: LOOKING FOR 1969 CRUISE BOOK
Gary Roylance wrote on March 3, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Howdy,
I spent my last Viet Nam cruise on the Bon Homme Richard in 1969 and was flown home before we ended the cruise. I paid for the cruise book and was to have it mailed to me, but it never arrived. Any one out there that can steer me in the right direction to where I might find one would be much appreciated.
Gary Roylance
Attack Squadron VA-22
The "Fighting Redcocks"
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Entry: 32474
Subject: LOOKING FOR 1969 CRUISE BOOK
Gary Roylance wrote on March 3, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Howdy,
Keywords:
Entry: 32102
Subject: WILLIAM EVANS
Scott Evans wrote on February 17, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: i'm looking for anybody that knew my dad. his name was william evans, and he served on the BHR from '50-'51. any info would be greatly appreciated. please send all comments to: cohusker66@msn.com
Keywords: bonne homme richard, CV-31, korea, 1950-1951
Entry: 32031
Subject: OSWALD ROBERT BARTON
Bobby Barton wrote on February 14, 2003
City and State: ST. CHARLES MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: i would like any information about my father during his time in korea.the only time he spoke to me about his time in korea was the night before i left for basic in orlando.he has passed away and is greatly missed, he was a good man. his son, bobby
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Entry: 31313
Subject: OI DIVISION 57-59
Jim Kirk wrote on January 17, 2003
City and State: IL
Unit: OI (CIC)
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Hey, are there any CIC 1957-59 out there? Would love to hear from Donald Jenkins, Terry and any others
Keywords: Hey, are there any CIC 1957-59 out there?
Entry: 30414
Subject: BHR '52 VA-75 AD
Robert Lynch wrote on December 15, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for BHR crew who served in 1952 / VA-75, who knew Don Lynch, he is my dad. E-mail to RobertLy99@aol.com
Keywords: VA-75 1952 AD Carrier Group 7
Entry: 29894
Subject: REGARDING ORVILLE M. COOK
Theodore J. LeMieux wrote on November 25, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: In regards to a message by Keith Anderson that his great uncle was Orville M. Cook I'm writing to let Mr. Anderson know that my grandfather was his gunner in WWII off the USS LEXINGTON. My grandfather Theodore H. "POP" LeMieux was awarded the Dist/Flying Cross and an Air Medal and Ensign Cook was awarded the Navy Cross for their actions in the "Mission Beyond Darkness" a battle on June 19, 1944 in the Philippines. My grandfather was 43 years old and had just enlisted and Ensign Cook was 22 years old. The full story can be found on the internet under the Lexington's battles
Thanks
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Entry: 29567
Subject:
Edward James Wilson wrote on November 13, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 29527
Subject: WOULD LOVE TO CONTACT OLD SHIPMATES
Edward James Wilson wrote on November 12, 2002
City and State: TAHLEQUAH OK
Unit: VA923
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Nickname: "Willy"
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Entry: 28709
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Fred Smith wrote on October 7, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: WITTER SPRINGS CA
Unit: W -2 DIV
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for David Dyches(Peaches) Arthur Lee Harris. I served from 1962-1964 (3rd class BM) Lots of buddies aboard BHR that I would like to hear from.
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Entry: 27786
Subject: V 4 DIVISON 58-59
George Harwell wrote on August 23, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: WHITEWRIGHT TX
Unit: V 4
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Would like to hear from some of you guy's who was in Lee Roy Peoples V4 divison. 58-59.
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Entry: 27700
Subject: CREW MEMBER SEARCH
Jeff Hirsh wrote on August 19, 2002
City and State: CINCINNATI OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I am a tv news reporter searching for Cincinnati natives who served on board the Bon Homme Richard in 1964 (I realize this is a Korea site and I'm searching for Vietnam era, but I'm trying what I can). Any help or contacts would be appreciated. 513-763-5589. jhirsh@wkrc.com
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