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jay2Senior Contributor
Condolences to the family of Mr. Barry Burns of Mt. Isa.. Barry was a member of the big family of night owls, of the ABC night life talk back show, and all the quizes. Barry was a fellow bipolar sufferer. He was a gentle man a raving monachist ,but we miss him . He passed away a couple of weeks ago. Barry ,wherever you are ;we miss you. jay2
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Hey @jay2,
It sounds like Barry was a pretty incredible man with a big presence. I'm sorry to hear he has passed away. I hope you're taking care of yourself through your grief.
Take care 
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