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- ↑ Tom Rademacher (November 26, 2011). "'Anthony's Prayers': A simple book by Grand Rapids' Anthony Torrone, a grateful survivor". The Grand Rapids Press.
- ↑ "'My Lord Savior God helped me survive'". Staten Island Advance. January 7, 2012.
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