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Elio De Anna, President of Pordenone Province, and the
Undersecretary Contento, thank you all very, very much for being with us
today, as well. Eric Heiden, who won five gold medals in speedskating in
front of the home crowd at Lake Placid in 1980.) Dr. Fisher with a special free performance on
Sunday, May 15 at 4 p.
"This year has been marked by a number of profound losses in our DSO
family," says Anne Parsons, DSO President and Executive Director.

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These athletes make America proud, and this year's U.

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For more information about the memorial funds, please contact
Kristina Louka at Wachovia Bank, (804) 697-6709.newscom. We're the official delegation to the Olympic Games in Turin from the
United States. Throughout the
challenges of the last four years, you've served with courage and distinction . Packages and letters
are sent to men and women serving around the world, bringing a touch of home
and a word of thanks.org .

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"Knowing the families were coping with shock and grief, we sought to
protect their privacy as long as possible. (Local)

MRS. So thanks a lot. (Applause . (Applause. Department of Justice. Since then, of course, the world has changed. Many of you have already served in Iraq and
Afghanistan. We pray for your safety
and swift return.

END 10:32 A. Titled "Concert of Remembrance," the performance will
also be dedicated to all loved ones who have passed, but whose lives and
memories continue to be celebrated by families, friends and colleagues .

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today issued a statement from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer W.-based Circuit City Stores (NYSE: CC) is a leading specialty
retailer of consumer electronics.M. BUSH: Good morning, everybody .) Dr. People around the world see the
face of the United States in the troops that helped rescue after the tsunami,
who helicoptered people out of the devastation of the earthquake in Pakistan.

In Afghanistan and Iraq,
50 million people are free because of the response of the United States
military and our allies. Stadiums are used for sport, and not
killing.S.-Afghan Women's Council . She represents the hope that all women and
men have to participate in the life of their nation, and to make important
contributions to the world.

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Remarks by the First Lady at a Troop Event

General Yates, Commander of the 31st Fighter Wing, thank you very much for
your kind introduction.
Dorothy Hamill, who won the gold medal in figure skating in Austria in
1976. (Applause.
I visited Aviano, I spoke here in July 2001.
Forces from Aviano continue to serve in the Balkans, supporting efforts there
to maintain peace and stability.
Whether you offered food, drinks, books, hugs , or simple smiles, all of
your gestures showed someone who was scared or war weary that you cared . Countless
prayers are said for you, including at the White House.
(Applause.

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At the same time , we recognized
that, in due time, their names would be made public through proper government
channels .
Each one of you, whether you serve in the military, or you support a
family member who serves , makes a contribution to our country. Our Ambassador to Italy, Ronald Spogli, is a member of the
delegation and he's here with us.

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Establishing the funds is but one of many ways the
company is working to support the families of:

Vincent D. Coffman, 34, Circuit City, Manager, Financial Planning;
Kyle J. Winston, 53, IBM

"The pain and loss are still very fresh to us. Circuit City also operates
a Web site at http://www. (Applause. And our fellow citizens know that your work is not easy.
When loved ones are away, families at home need support.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra to Honor Legacy of Max M. Fisher: Memorial Concert Will Celebrate the Lives of Those Who Have Been Loved and Lost

Special 'Concert of Remembrance' is Free to the Public on May 15

DETROIT , The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will
honor the legacy of the late Max M.

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, Circuit City Stores , Inc.
"Today, to honor their memories we announce that Circuit City has
established memorial funds to benefit the family of each victim.
Richmond, Va.)
Major General David Zabecki , Commander of Southern European Task Force, I
want to acknowledge you; Colonel Robert Sardo, the Italian Air Force
Commander. The attacks on
America on September 11th reminded us that freedom is precious. There, they
trained members of the Afghan National Guard who want to defend their own
country, and they provided flood relief in Afghanistan and responded instantly
to the devastating earthquake in Pakistan.

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RICHMOND, Va.

About Circuit City Stores, Inc. I'm the one who should be applauding you. And I just want to introduce them
to you one more time. One
of the highlights of that trip was a meal shared with the men and women at
Bagram Air Force Base.
Thank you all very, very much.

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Memorial contributions may be made to any of the eight funds at all
Wachovia Banks. And thanks all, to every one of you, for your very
warm welcome. Debi Thomas, a bronze medalist in figure
skating from 1988. In December,
voters elected the first government under Iraq's new constitution. Some of you have lost friends, men and
women you'll never forget. Fisher
Music Center box office at (313) 576-5111.
Patrons attending the concert may submit the names of late loved ones for
inclusion in the concert program by informing the box office, or emailing
info@dso.

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Circuit City Stores Inc. Establishes Memorial Trust Funds

markets. You've earned
the respect and the gratitude of the American people, including, and
especially, your Commander-in-Chief.
Afghan men and women elected their governments, which represent all their
people.m. I hope everyone in the community will join us for this concert,
especially if they have someone special they would like to remember."
This 90-minute performance will be followed by an informal wine and cheese
reception in the Atrium Lobby at The Max. To RSVP, call the Max M.

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S. (Applause.S.)
And of course, the one that everyone knows as a Dallas Cowboy, and you may --
(applause) -- but you may not know he competed as an Olympic bobsledder in
1992, Herschel Walker.
Last year I visited Afghanistan with the U.
The Iraqi people also look forward to a brighter future for themselves and
their children . You miss your families and you worry about them, and
your families miss and worry about you. I'm
grateful, and I know that all Americans are grateful, to live in a country
that produces such brave men and women. You make countless sacrifices to help your loved one fulfill their
duty. On behalf of President Bush and all
Americans, God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.

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Colonel Sardo, President Bush and the people of the United States
are very grateful for Italy's support and sacrifice in the war against
terrorism. Thank you so much, Colonel Sardo.
Iraqi men and women went to the polls three times last year. People in every town have yellow ribbons in their windows
or on their cars, remembering the families defending freedom. You are the guides and
the guardians for millions of men and women and children making their way
toward a future of freedom.

Memorial pages for those who died in the September 11th attacks.

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Alan
McCollough following Monday's memorial service held at the Company's
headquarters:

"On behalf of the entire Circuit City family, I want to express my
heartfelt thanks to the countless people from across the country who have kept
us in their thoughts and prayers since last week's tragic loss of life in the
crash of one of our Company's airplanes. We will remember the
victims with sorrow, but also with a sense of gratitude for the time and
experiences that we shared.circuitcity. We're on our way, as you might guess, to
Turin. Olympic athletes,
who we'll watch for the next two weeks, will once again bring pride and honor
to our nation. Children can once again enjoy
simple pleasures like listening to music. And we pray for an end to
violence everywhere, so that future generations will grow up in a world at
peace, a world that you shaped.

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The eight
funds, active as of yesterday , are underwritten by Circuit City and also will
accept memorial gifts. Choe, 32, Circuit City, Senior Analyst, Financial Planning;
David J. We're so happy to be here today. Little did we know then what
was ahead of us. The Afghan constitution guarantees the rights of all citizens,
including women, to speak and worship freely. They want to live in a country that's free of tyranny, free of
violence , and free of the destructive hatred of terrorists.
As you're stationed here in Italy, you are never far from the minds of
Americans back home. The
community is invited to join the DSO for this program led by Resident
Conductor Thomas Wilkins, which is intended to be an uplifting occasion for
remembering and paying tribute to many cherished individuals loved and lost,
through the music performed.

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"The eight who perished were exceptional people. Vittorio Capocelli, Prefect of Pordenone Province, thank you for
joining us today. Heiden is now
an orthopedic surgeon, as is Dr. They engaged the enemy there, they
delivered vital supplies, and they provided air support for troops on the
ground, all to advance the cause of freedom.
Thanks to your work, the quality of life in Afghanistan is improving. When my husband delivered his State of the Union
address last week, a woman who serves in Afghanistan's parliament sat with me.
Many of you have faced long deployments , sometimes far longer than you
expected.
Last year, 23,000 servicemen and women from all branches of the military
passed through Aviano on their way to or from Iraq and Afghanistan. (Local)

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Dr.S. Sunnis,
Shiites and Kurds all participated in the election, and they'll work together
to determine their country's future. And America will never forget them, either., in the facility that bears his name: the Max M.

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Iskowitz, 35, Circuit City, Buyer, Merchandising Technology;
John Leslie Asboe Jorgensen, 28, Infinitive;
Bruce C. Walton, 53, Martinair;
Jeffrey Stuart Wightman, 42, Martinair; and
David C. At the end of February 2005, Circuit City's
domestic segment expects to operate 612 Superstores and five mall-based stores
in 158 U.)
Dr. Many of you enlisted at a time of peace and now find yourselves
serving in a time of war. I've met with
military husbands and wives and children, and I respect your courage and your
resiliency. We'll
never forget your commitment and the dedication you have to your loved ones.M.

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Harmon, 26, Circuit City, Senior Analyst, Lifecycle;
Aaron R. I just met earlier with the troops who had just returned home,
three units from the 31st Fighter Wing.
Airmen and soldiers stationed at Aviano and Vicenza recently returned from
their deployment to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. You deal with the burdens of raising families on your own, and you worry
about your husband or wife, or your mom or your dad, far from home.)
Thank you all very, very much.

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We can never
be complacent, as long as there are people who hate freedom and glorify
violence.
Through the difficult days, I hope you'll draw strength from the knowledge
that America honors your service and your sacrifice.

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(Applause.
Defending America's freedom is the core mission of our military , and
you're carrying out that mission.

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They represented honor
and professionalism, and we were privileged to call them friends and
colleagues. WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of
remarks by the First Lady at a troop event:

Aviano Air Base
Aviano, Italy

10:20 A. And also, of course, and especially, our
accomplished athletes, our former Olympians .
People around the world see the true heart of America in our response to
those who need, and in our defense of the oppressed.
Provincial Reconstruction Teams have built hundreds of miles of roads and
rebuilt hospitals and schools.
Today, the people of Iraq and Afghanistan are recovering from years of
oppression while embracing the principles of democracy. We pray for your families. Tickets are free and general
admission, but seating must be reserved.

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Its international segment expects to operate more than
1,000 retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada.
I'm so happy to be in Italy. But I want you to know that the men and women of our armed
forces bring the greatest pride and honor to our country.
Her father was a member of the last democratically elected parliament in
Afghanistan more than 30 years ago. Operation
Yellow Ribbon, run mainly by military spouses, gave each of those men and
women the support to carry them through to the rest of their journey. "Our great
friend and benefactor Max Fisher passed away on March 3, and we also recently
lost previous DSO music director Sixten Ehrling and music advisor Gary
Bertini.

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(Applause.) Kerri Strug, who won the gold with our 1996
gymnastics team, and who works for the U. We'll be partners with the new
government, to help Iraq become secure and stable, and meet the needs of its
citizens .
In the work ahead, of course we rely on the courageous men and women of
our military.
Fisher Music Center. The musical selections will be announced at a
later date. While it is difficult not to have these individuals among us
anymore, we want to honor their memories and celebrate the gift of their
friendship.