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SFC William Brown Funeral
SFC William Brown was buried with full military honors on Monday 09/26/2011. His caisson was preceded by the US Army marching band followed by an honor guard of members of the US Army Old Guard and eight military pallbearers. SFC Brown's attending family was comprised of his nephew, great neice and sister-in-law as well as four other family members. Also represented were members of RT ASP, RT Idaho, RT Virginia and four other QPs. Following the funeral, those SF members attending were invited by the family to return with them to learn more of Bill's SF history from those of us who were his military family. When thanked for coming, we informed the family that it was our honor to see off a brother. According to a member of RT Idaho, there is the possibility that SFC Gunther H. Wald (also of RT Maryland) will be buried next to SFC Brown. If so, may they rest in peace forever, SF brothers surrounded by other heroes of our current conflict.
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"The American flag does not wave because the wind moves past it. The American flag waves from the last breath of each military member who has died protecting it. American soldiers don't fight because they hate what's in front of them...they fight because they love what's behind them." - unknown
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