FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2003
Release # 88-0724

The following is a statement by Mandatory Cola™™™ CEO J. Thomas Purnell III on the passing of Roger P. Thurwood, former marketing director of Mandatory Cola™™™.

“I am saddened by the loss of Roger Thurwood,” Purnell said. “Terry was a great asset to the company on many levels and will be missed. On behalf of the company, my condolences go out to the entire Thurwood Family.”

Roger P. Thurwood is noted for his role as marketing director during the "Cola Wars". Under his guidance, Mandatory Cola™™™ remained one of the top soda companies worldwide. He is credited with the creation of New Mandatory Cola™™™, New New Mandatory Cola™™™, and the short-lived but lovable former Mandatory Cola™™™ mascot, "Period".

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