"Simon was an incredible man, so deeply loved by all his family and friends, " they said.

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But, as deeply as fans loved the show, its themes were rarely emotional.

NEWYORKER: Fantastic Voyage

It was a country he loved deeply.

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He spent every spare moment walking the fells that he loved so deeply.

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He loved his family deeply.

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Donors were also given the option to give in memory of their special pet, or in memory of a loved one who cared deeply for animals.

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You loved my mother as deeply as you knew how.

NEWYORKER: Town of Cats

At its core, the nobility and the majesty of Memorial Day can be found in the story of ordinary Americans who become extraordinary for the most simple of reasons: They loved their country so deeply, so profoundly, that they were willing to give their lives to keep it safe and free.

WHITEHOUSE: Honoring the Troops on Memorial Day

He was greatly loved and he will be deeply missed.

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Those who loved them most of course feel the loss most deeply.

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More broadly, on the matter of what's called green on blue incidents, there's no question that these incidents are deeply concerning, and our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones in those incidents.

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