[Aliska]

Thank you for the post. They endured to the end.

[RussianConservative]

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[Chancellor Palpatine]

A few years ago, a nice part of the Hermitage collection of the Tsar's treasures was touring four sites in the country. As luck would have it, Mobile was on the list, and the exhibit coincided with our vacation at Gulf Shores.

It was an incredibly moving experience, because in addition to things like the Faberge Coronation Coach egg, the coach itself, artwork and jewels, there were items like Nicholas' hair from when he was 3, love letters between him and Alexandra, art by the children along with schoolbooks, etc. I couldn't make it through many sections without crying, and didn't see many dry eyes in the place - it was a great experience for all of us, especially the kids.

These were nice people, slaughtered by animals.