Band of Brothers soldier mourned (brought the crowd to its feet)

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By David Hendee
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Ed Mauser brought the crowd at his funeral to its feet Wednesday.

One of Mauser's last wishes was for mourners at his funeral to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Rev. Dan Soltys could not think of a reason why not, so they did.

With right hands over their hearts, an estimated 120 people stood amid the pews at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and pledged their allegiance to the flag and to the United States of America.


Read more: http://www.omaha.com/article/20110126/NEWS01/701269834/1009#band-of-brothers-soldier-mourned

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[hlthe2b]

1. Oh, we are loosing them all. RIP, sir. I'd have been proud

to stand.

[Frustratedlady]

2. What a neat story. May he RIP. Job done. n/t

[sulphurdunn]

3. Currahee

[Judi Lynn]

4. Hope the timing of this post means Omaha Steve is recuperating, on the way back to wellbeing. n/t