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And I'm Martha Barnett. One of the wonderful things about doing a radio show like this

is that we always end up talking about so much more

than just vocabulary and grammar.

And sometimes our discussions wander into topics

that are extremely sensitive.

We got a call like that recently.

A fellow asked a question about a term used in connection with deceased members of the

military.

And his question was straightforward and respectful, but this topic was so sensitive, especially in a time of war, that we debated about whether to err it at all. But in the end the term itself was so intriguing and

its etymology was such a mystery that we decided it was worth inviting you to

ponder it as well. Hello you have a way with words.

Good afternoon. My name is Bill Roberts.

I have a question about some terminology I've come across in the moving and storage industry.

Ah, what do you do in the moving and storage industry.

Ah, what do you do in the moving and storage industry?

Well, we ship people nationally, locally, internationally, and we often do business with the

military. And when we get a military order occasionally the words

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