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The Fred Show
Fred VanVleet came home to Rockford today. There was a huge parade. The governor spoke. The mayor spoke. He gave Fred a key to the city. Steve Stottlemyer, state senator, and other dignitaries sat behind him. (Fortunately, the politicians are all Democrats).
Friends spoke. Fred spoke. The Raptors might as well be a Rockford team. People wore shirts that said, "Rockfred."
It was a hot day, but everyone celebrated the home town hero, who really is a very good guy.
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