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Article: Not Just an Ordinary eBay Auction; Pentagon Memorial Family Member Puts Mercedes Up for Auction with All Proceeds Going Towards The Pentagon Memorial Fund.
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- May 25, 2005
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PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- A 1979 Mercedes-Benz is being auctioned off on eBay this week. The owner, Lillian Champion, is donating 100% of the proceeds to the Pentagon Memorial Fund. Mrs. Champion is donating the proceeds because on September 11, 2001 she suffered the loss of only daughter, Marjorie Champion Salamone, who was working in the Pentagon that fateful morning.
"The Pentagon Memorial is tremendously appreciative and thankful for Mrs. Champion's generosity and selfless act. All of those who lost loved one's that day appreciate her actions," said James J. Laychak, President and CEO of the Pentagon Memorial Fund.
Mrs. Champion ...