Eulogy Of Cesar Research Paper

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I just found out that my uncle Cesar passed away. He will be missed greatly. One of my fondest memories is when he came to visit us in Alameda, California, he took me around to arcades late at night. It's probably where I gained my love for video games, playing in an arcade late at night with a pocketful of quarters with my uncle.

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