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On behalf of the family of Cpl. Oscar Sprague , I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Maine, the veterans of Maine, and the veteran from Florida who was in Maine and came to his service .

Also to the Massachusetts State Police, Massport Fire Department and Logan personnel who took time to honor Oscar as he was being transferred from his flight into the care of Bragdon Kelley Funeral Homes. To the New Hampshire State Police for providing safe escort of Oscar through their state.

Thank you to the Maine State Police for their respectful accompaniment of Oscar and his family to Milbridge. Much respect to every fire department from Kennebun

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