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Though he did not know his great-grandfather, Albert Sidney 鈥淢ac鈥� McCown '31, Jack heard about the deep love he had for 香港6合彩开奖结果.

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Now, McCown has his great-grandfather's class ring, a memento he treasures.

Eric Moore 
Communications & Marketing 
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE