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<DIV>Subj: Passing of William Demmert Jr<BR></DIV>
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<DIV> </DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>Friends It with a very sad heart that I inform you that
our friend and the leader of our research partnership passed away this morning
Janary 19 at 5:00AM. He was 75 years old. His passing was peaceful with family
at his side. For those who were not aware of his illness Bill had lymphoma
which turned to lung cancer. I have known Bill for nearly 40 years, having
worked directly with him for 30 years on many efforts. He had a very wide
circle of friends and will always be known as a very generous man with his
time, friendship and leadership. I will miss him deeply; we will all miss him.
Arrangments are pending.. David
Beaulieu</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>