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September 7, 2010

The Gloucester Daily Times Tue Sep 07, 2010, 08:57 PM EDT

To the editor:

My heart was never so warmed as it was after reading Peter Prybot's recent article on the "Brothers of Mercy" at Pigeon Cove Whole Foods.

These men go out of their way to help desperate seagulls who would most likely die without their help. They are the real men of this world; caring, compassionate and nurturing.

In a world subsumed by violence and hatred on the daily news, these guys are a breath of fresh air.

They are the unsung heroes of the harbor. Domenic, Bob, David, Al and Bryan, you are Gloucester's finest!

Annie McManus

Gloucester

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