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  1. 17-Sep-2004, 18:59 #1
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    Wish is proper useage..sorry to hear of your father's passing or sorry to learn of your father's passing..thanks.
  2. 17-Sep-2004, 21:19 #2
    Tdol
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    I would use 'to learn of your father's passing away'.
  3. 18-Sep-2004, 02:13 #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by tdol
    I would use 'to learn of your father's passing away'.
    Thanks for the reply and my apologies for not reviewing my question and correcting the spelling before posting.
  4. 18-Sep-2004, 17:30 #4
    Tdol
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    You're welcome.
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