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Aretha Franklin: Goodbye to a standout person

Over my life of 80 years there are many, many people who stand out, not because they were leaders of powerful nations, and not because they developed a cure for some disease or won a big award.

I choose these special people because of the life they lived. They are honest, hard working, and moral standouts. They are what I hope my children and grandchildren aspire to become.

We all have these people. For me, they include Tony Dungy, Steve Largent and Aretha Franklin.

Thank you, Aretha.

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