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Emotional farewell honors former Sen Paul Simon in Carbondale
More than 3 500 mourners attended a memorial at Southern Illinois University’s arena for former Sen Paul Simon the low key fighter for the oppressed. Ted Kennedy praised his moral courage while Gov Blagojevich and other dignitaries spoke of Illinois roots and service. Simon died December 9 after complications from heart surgery at 75. Survivors include wife Patricia Derge daughter Sheila Simon son Martin Simon and four grandchildren.
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