He bequeathed to his son two precious gifts: a love of language, and a passion for the raw materials of life and industry timber, such as western red cedar, metals, stones and minerals.

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People who know and love the Barnes felt something precious and irreplaceable was in danger of being lost.

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And contrary to what many might believe, the wines that snobs love aren't always precious and the prices aren't always three figures and more.

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But at the root of it all is love, that most absurd and precious thing, and how hard it is to make it stay.

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Dean, Tricia and Ben, you are surrounded by love from all of your friends and your precious family.

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