He is nostalgic for the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires and in deep mourning for the British one.

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"Oscar specifically requested the memorial service as he continues to grieve and remains in deep mourning for the loss of his partner Reeva, " the Pistorius family's statement reads.

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"In the interest of security and out of a sense of deep mourning for the national tragedy that has occurred today, all Major League Baseball games for today have been canceled, " said Commissioner Allan H.

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