First Name : Marti
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e-mail : galbreth@purdue.edu
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Where did you meet Arni? : At the Arni's store
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Last week
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What did you have? : Soup
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First Name : BJ
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e-mail : bjdodge@yahoo.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : After eating at Arni's for years I finally started working for him at age 16 and have ever sense. The first day I started working he came up and shook my hand and said "Welcome"
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : At least twice a week.
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What did you have? : A sandwich
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He was always smiling! :)
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First Name : Josh Proctor
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e-mail : jjp@purdue.edu
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Where did you meet Arni? : I've worked for Arni for 5 years. He was an excelent employer and a great man. If you needed help or advice he was there. Working for Arni was a great experience and I won't forget it no matter where I go after college.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Today - 2/7/02
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What did you have? : 1/2 Submarine & 1/2 Texas BBQ
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He was never to proud to get his hands dirty. No matter how many stores he had, no matter how much money he made, or how busy he got, he still made time to come down and work on the pizza counter.
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First Name : Maria Kennedy
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e-mail : kennedym@purdue.edu
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni when I worked for him as a busser at the Market Square store.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : about three weeks ago
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What did you have? : Arni's junior and pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He was always happy, and he didn't yell at me for coloring while on the clock!! :) He was always concerned about his employees and put them first. I couldn't have asked for a better boss.
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First Name : Chanel Russell
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e-mail : chanelwren@hotmail.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni once, three years ago, at the Arni's in market square. BJ introduced us, and Arni was very kind.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : a couple years ago
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What did you have? : pizza
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First Name : Pat
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e-mail : lonesomewoods@earthlink.net
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Where did you meet Arni? : at the Market Square location
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Tuesday Feb. 29, 2002
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What did you have? : the greatest sausage - pepperoni pizza the earth has to offer
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What do you remember most about Arni? : his generosity with community endeavors.
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First Name : Amanda
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e-mail : AmandaWT7@aol.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : The Arni's at Market Square
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : It has been a few months
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What did you have? : I'm sure the usual jr and pizza!
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What do you remember most about Arni? : Arni was always very friendly. It was great how he always took time out to talk to the customers and work right along with his employees. His smiling face will be missed.
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First Name : Heather
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e-mail : hward@llic.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : Of course, at Arni's
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : 2 weeks ago
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What did you have? : Arni's Jr and Pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : I will always remember his smiling face.
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First Name : Steve
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e-mail : radiosteveclark@hotmail.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : at his Market Sq restaurant
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Over the Christmas holidays
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What did you have? : Veggi Strom, Arnis Jr, and a mushroom pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : My brother worked at Arni's for several years. He has some great stories about how well Arni treated employees and customers.
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additional comments : Arni will be missed, but it's good to know that he has some great people and family in charge of his restaurants to keep the traditions going.
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First Name : Josh Hooker
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e-mail : boilerhook26@aol.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : On a bus going to a Cubs game when I was a kid.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : November 27, 2001
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What did you have? : Arni's Junior and pepperoni pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : I never saw him in a bad mood. He was never angry or upset, just always smiling.
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additional comments : Although a lot of times it didn't seem like it, I loved working at Arni's...seeing Arni always made it that much better
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First Name : Amanda Proctor
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e-mail : Hydns33k@yahoo.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni when I worked as a hostess at the market square location
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : about two weeks ago
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What did you have? : salad and 1/2 a triple cheese delux
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What do you remember most about Arni? : What I remember most about Arni is his warmness.With most employers, there is a barrier. Arni was always right there teasing and joking with everyone else.Though he
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additional comments : kept it low-key, everyone who's ever met him knows what a kind and generous heart he had. Arni never knew a stranger. It won't be the same without him walking around
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more comments : with floured handprints on his backside, rolling up his sleeves and jumping in to help, or chatting with the regulars. He will be sorely missed.
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First Name : Jim Bailey
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e-mail : james.bailey@worwagcoatings.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I worked for Arni at Market Square for nearly 15 years.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Last week.
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What did you have? : BBQ pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : I remember working those Friday, Saturday, or Sunday nights when Arni would pitch in where he was needed the most.
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additional comments : As a boss, he was a teacher and definitely cared for each and every employee.
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more comments : Working for Arni was also fun. The Winter Party for the employees, Cubs trips, and the amount of joking that went on in the kitchen.
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First Name : Crystal
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e-mail : clittle3@purdue.edu
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Where did you meet Arni? : At Arni's when all of my friends worked there.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : two weeks ago
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What did you have? : pizza!
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What do you remember most about Arni? : Every time I have ever seen him he was smiling and friendly to each
person he met.
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First Name : Carol
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e-mail : suzieh1@webtv.net
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Where did you meet Arni? : I worked for his uncle Sig & he was there a lot I also ate at Arnis a lot.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : 1/25/02
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What did you have? : Arni's Jr.
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What do you remember most about Arni? : Arni never meet a stranger! If he did you were his friend before the day was over.
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First Name : Pam
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e-mail : williamsp@lbtonline.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : At Arni's.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Jan 30th, my birthday
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What did you have? : Arnis Jr & 1/2 TX Bar-B-Q
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What do you remember most about Arni? : Arni always had a smile on his face. Whether working behind the counter making pizzas, watching a CWS or Lafayette Leopards baseball game, or holding his grandchildren, he always smiled.
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additional comments : He was very proud of his children and their accomplishments.
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First Name : Erica Cox
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e-mail : emmysmom11172000@aol.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni at his restaurant when I began working for him!!
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Last Week
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What did you have? : Salad and Pizza...what else?
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What do you remember most about Arni? : What I remember most about Arni was that he was the real deal. He was a genuine person who touched everyone he came into contact with. He showed me that it was the daily happenings of life that make life so spectacular!! I am a better person just for havi
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First Name : Whitney Beutel
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e-mail : whitney@irvinsblock.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I am sure that I met Arni when I was little, however I remember meeting him when I started working there! He was the best boss I ever had!!! :-)
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : January 30, 2002
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What did you have? : Pizza and a Junior
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What do you remember most about Arni? : I will never forget Arni b/c after working for him for seven years he became a father figure to me. He would do anything for anyone without expecting anything in return. He was a very generous man and boy could he throw a party :-). I will never forget hi
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First Name : shelley
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e-mail : skkerkhoff
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Where did you meet Arni? : AT MARKET SQUARE
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : LAST WEEK
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What did you have? : SUB & A STROM
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What do you remember most about Arni? : WHEN AYRES WAS IN MARKET SQUARE WE WOULD GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AND HE WOULD HIRE CARROLERS TO SING ON THE ROOF AND MADE IT VERY FESTIVE.
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additional comments : ONCE WE MADE IT INTO THE DINING AREA, IT WAS ARNI'S "TREAT" TO PICK UP THE CHECKS FOR THE TABLES ALL DAY AND NIGHT LONG! WHAT A GENTLEMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
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First Name : Melanie
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e-mail : melaniemay.teacup@verizon.net
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Where did you meet Arni? : At Arni's as a child. I got to know him later as an employee.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : today
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What did you have? : Italian Beef Sandwich
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What do you remember most about Arni? : His Smile, his dedication, his kindness, and his compassion.
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additional comments : Arni was the kind of boss I would always like to have, he was great!
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First Name : Misty Cunningham
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e-mail : cunninmg@yahoo.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni along time ago when I was a little girl eating pizza in the toy room.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : I ate there today
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What did you have? : Arnis Junior
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What do you remember most about Arni? : I remember how kind he was to me when I first starting working for him.Truly kind are hard to find.
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additional comments : I also remember the sad look on his face when I told him I had to quit because of my classes.
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more comments : He was so concerned.It was at that moment I knew how much he valued his employees,like people.We were one big family.He was a great boss and great guy that will be missed.
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First Name : Jay Johnson
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e-mail : jaysez21@yahoo.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni on a softball field in 1992. At first I thought he might be a little old to be playing softball, but then he outran Alan White (local real estate tycoon) to first base. Later, while in college, I went to work for Arni.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Today
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What did you have? : pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He was a true gentleman. Everyone who came in to contact with Arni was better for it.
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additional comments : It would be hard to summarize the man in only a few paragraphs. Arni - you are missed.
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First Name : Brad
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e-mail : bcpizzaman@aol.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : When I was born he was there.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : today
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What did you have? : pep, mush, jalapeno pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : Not enough space here to tell you all the wonderful memories I have. He not only was a great community leader but he also was an awesome dad!! I loved him very much.
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additional comments : If Arni taught us anything it was to put trust in the people you work and live with. That is why Lafayette was so important to him and his employees too. Arni was a model for all of us to live by-and we should all try to follow his example.
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First Name : Leslie
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e-mail : lainley@earthlink.net
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Where did you meet Arni? : Arni's
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : last week
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What did you have? : Arni's Jr.
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What do you remember most about Arni? : His generosity and the way he truly cared about his family, employees, and his community.
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First Name : Emily
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e-mail : zoe101300@aol.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni at his restaurant in Rossville
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : every day
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What did you have? : salad and breadsticks
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What do you remember most about Arni? : I remember Arni's sense of humor
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additional comments : I met my whole family at Arni's and most of my friends
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First Name : carl
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e-mail : caplinger1408@insightbb.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni at his Market Square Store in 1970.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : 2-02-02
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What did you have? : pizza-salads
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He truly cared about what about every person who he came in contact with. Whether it be a small child or someone who was an entertainer in the club. He was and will always be a lasting memory to all of us who had him in our lifetime.
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additional comments : Thanks for all the memories and the great friends that my family and I have met over the years at Arni's. Like Arni these friendships will last forever!
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First Name : Berta
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e-mail : pmbkennedy@home.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : At Arni's
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : January
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What did you have? : Jr. Salad
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First Name : Josh & Mary Zulu
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e-mail : jmlzulu@mtco.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : Mary was born and raised in Lafayette. We never met Arni but his pizzas are the best we have ever eaten. We live in Illinois and have traveled around Europe.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Super Bowl Sunday
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What did you have? : Deluxe pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : The food! Pizzas, Junior Salads, and Stromboli Sandwiches. ALL SUPER!
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additional comments : So sorry to hear of his passing. We wish we could have told him ourselves how much we enjoyed eating at Arni's.
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more comments : Everytime we were in Laf and bought a pizza/jr salad, we never bought just one...we always bought one or two extra to bring back to Illinois and keep in the freezer.
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First Name : Bill Gooden
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e-mail : bill-luann-gooden@home.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I never met him...
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : About 3 months ago
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What did you have? : pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He knew how to run a pizza place!
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First Name : Jamie Revalee
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e-mail : mrevalee@yahoo.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I worked for him as a waitress.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Feb.4 ,2002
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What did you have? : Sub.,jr.salad,and pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : His sence of humor,his smile,and how he loved to tease the kids who came in after school.I never saw him lose his cool.Working for him was like being with family.
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First Name : C.J.
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Where did you meet Arni? : I worked at Arni's Market Square
for 3 years.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : November 14th, 2001
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What did you have? : Sub and a Beer.
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He always had time to talk to
anyone, and he treated everyone
as an equal. He always had a smile on his face.
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First Name : Heather
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e-mail : Pechin6@yahoo.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : Probably when I was about eight or so. Joanie would take Hannah and I to eat in the Toys in the Attick.
Then, when I turned sixteen, I started working at Market Square as a busser.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : On Feb. the 2nd, 2002
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What did you have? : A delux.
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He was always kind and brought a happiness to work.
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additional comments : He was one of the biggest Purdue fans I've ever met. I would say, "Arni, you need a Arni's in Bloomington. And Arni would say, "NO Way! They are the wrong colors!"
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First Name : Missy
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e-mail : melissa_vail@go.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni when I started working for him in 1989. I worked for Arni for nine years. He was a great man. I grew up at Arni's. I got married had a baby and got divorced, graduated from college and met some of my best friends in the world. Carrie Ledman (an
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : It has been awhile. My first stop when I come to Indiana in June
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What did you have? : Always a JR
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What do you remember most about Arni? : Arni was a great man...he was fair..he was honest...fun...a good business man...he appreciated people for who they were. He could always make me smile
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additional comments : Arni will be greatly missed by many. I wish his family and employees peace in this great time of sorrow. I always thought Arni would live forever.
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First Name : Julie
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e-mail : blondie26202@yahoo.com
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Where did you meet Arni? :
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : 2 weeks ago
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What did you have? : arnis junior salad
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What do you remember most about Arni? : it was always an inviting atmosphere.
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First Name : Jeremiah
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e-mail : caplinger1408@insightbb.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : At his Lafayette restaurant
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : a few months ago
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What did you have? : sirloin burger
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He was one of the kindest, caring men that I have ever met. He always had a smile, no matter how the day was going.
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First Name : Todd
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e-mail : chevyhook@aol.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : Many of my family members worked for Arni. I also ate at Arni's for many years and will continue to do so.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : January 30th
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What did you have? : Arni's Junior
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What do you remember most about Arni? : I was lucky enough to go on many of the employee trips he sponsored.
Kings Island, Cubs games, etc.
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additional comments : Always a smile and a kind word. A great man who will be missed.
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First Name : Angie
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e-mail : blewhair@aol.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I worked for him in 1989 and stayed for 7 years.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : last month
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What did you have? : Arni's Junior
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What do you remember most about Arni? : Arni was the best employer and person ever. He was always happy,smiling and talking to the customers.
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First Name : stefani
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e-mail : stefanibacon@hotmail.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I worked at Arni's Market Square for a summer as a hostess.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : 2 weeks ago
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What did you have? : Hawiian pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He was always smiling and friendly to everyone. He was always there to jump right in wherever he was needed.
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additional comments : He will be sorely missed as a person and as a prominent member in the Lafayette community.
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First Name : jerry
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e-mail : jerryh2@webtv.net
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni for the the first time
at the old Ford grade school. We
stayed friends for almost 60 years.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : 2/02/02
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What did you have? : Small deluxe pizza.
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What do you remember most about Arni? : His devotion to his family & friends,his kindness,& his tireless
community involvement.
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First Name : Lena
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e-mail : gostraka@yahoo.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : Unfortunately I never got to meet Arni
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : about a month ago
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What did you have? : Mushroom and black olive pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He was a wonderful member of the community. He contributed so much to make Lafayette a better place.
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First Name : Dan
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e-mail : dlah@purdue.edu
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Where did you meet Arni? : At Market Square probably 10 yrs ago
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Nov 2001
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What did you have? : Submarine sandwich
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What do you remember most about Arni? : I like to think of him as the true American success story. His involvement with the community also was admirable. He was somebody to admire.
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First Name : Dan Somers
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e-mail : dan@therocket957.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I met Arni here in Lafayette at his restaurant off of Elmwood Avenue.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : One Month Ago
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What did you have? : Pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : His personable style.
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First Name : Alan Galbreth
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e-mail : galbreth@home.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : Where else but the restaurant in Market Square. I met him on a more personal basis when he attended my son BJ's graduation open house.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Last week
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What did you have? : Pepperoni pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : One of the true leaders of the Lafayette community. His leadership was more by action than words. He gave a lot back to all of us in greater Lafayette.
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First Name : Diane
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e-mail : dkcarlson11@hotmail.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : At Arni's of course!
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Friday, Feb. 8, 2002
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What did you have? : Stromboli
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He was always working right alongside his employees. He might be seating people, making pizzas, answering call-ins, clearing tables, whatever was needed.
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First Name : SHIRLEY
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e-mail : slhanslow@purdue.edu
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Where did you meet Arni? : at his restaurant in Market square.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : 5 or 6 weeks ago
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What did you have? : arni's Jr.
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What do you remember most about Arni? : always a happy man--reminded me of Dave Thomas--Wendy's owner
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First Name : Heather
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e-mail : LandPFultz@msn.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : From my mother-through the 17 years she has worked there.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Last week
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What did you have? : Junior salad-n-Ham & Cheese
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What do you remember most about Arni? : His great personality and the way he presented himself. He also cared about his employees families and how they were doing.
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additional comments : Paula Fultz is my mom and that is how I got to know Arni.
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First Name : Ruth
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e-mail : rhabben@webtv.net
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Where did you meet Arni? : I knew Linda in high school but didn't know Arni till I started going to Arni's. He always had a smile and a wave when you walked in. He was a great guy!
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : Feb. 8 -Friday
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What did you have? : small tossed salads with cheese & l/2 of Texas BarB-Q
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What do you remember most about Arni? : He seemed to know almost everyone.
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First Name : GINNY
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e-mail : ICI.GIN@GTE.NET
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Where did you meet Arni? : HE HIRED MY SON DAVID AT MARKET SQUARE WHEN HE WAS 18 YEARS OLD AND HE IS NOW 45 AND HAS HIS OWN STORE IN FRANKFORT AND THATS WHEN WE MET ARNIE HE WAS GREAT
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : 1 week before he passed on
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What did you have? : small toss and ham and heese sandwichi c
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What do you remember most about Arni? : I COULD, WRITE A BOOK HE WAS A GREAT GUY
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First Name : kymberly
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e-mail : kymberlynies@cs.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : I first met Arni when I was six years old. I was a brownie and we took a trip to Arni's to make pizza's. Arni gave me a hat and a pin that said I am a little pizza eater
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : today 02/13/02
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What did you have? : pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : always smilen, chocolate lovin, flour bottomed,kindred spirit, friend to all, orange sherbert dippen,did I say chocolate lovin?
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additional comments : We all love you Arni and you spirit is ever present.
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First Name : tammy
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e-mail : tammy barry3@cs.com
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Where did you meet Arni? : i worked for arni for eight years arni was a wonderful and caring person who will be missed a great deal.
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : two weeks
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What did you have? : pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : arni always had a smile on his face.he was always in a good mood he was lots of fun to work for.
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additional comments : arni had great love for his wife,kids and grandbabys he will be miss a great deal.
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more comments : i hope the boys can keep the stores going with arnis good name.
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First Name : Scott Wall
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e-mail : N/A
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Where did you meet Arni? : at the restraunt
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When was the last time you ate at an Arni's? : last Sunday
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What did you have? : pizza
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What do you remember most about Arni? : he was always very nice and polite
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