He just said that he missed her dearly and loved her.

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He missed her something fierce.

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Had he fired head-on into the door, he would have missed her, Botha said.

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One morning, while researching "What It Takes, " he called her at 7:30, saying that he had missed a 7:15 flight.

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He tells her he's been worried because she's not returned his calls for weeks and she missed LaGuerta's memorial service.

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He eventually fired her for "contract violations, " including missed public appearances.

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"Popular, active, bright and with a very wide circle of friends, Lily will be desperately missed by students and staff and all those who knew her, " he added.

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The 31-year-old Australian did get her number and love blossomed, but he thought that more people have probably missed their opportunity than seized it.

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His wife had watched the launch of his mission but missed the landing, so it was great for her to see the shuttle in the air, he added.

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