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Edmund Brown Obituary
Edmund G. Brown, Jr., a longtime resident of Monroe, died Saturday, May 11, 2008. Mr. Brown was born on March 28, 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from Alcee Fortier High School in New Orleans and the New Mexico Military Institute, he was commissioned in the U.S. Army and served with the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. After the war, he continued his studies at Tulane University before beginning his newspaper career at the Times Picayune in New Orleans. At Tulane, he met and married Bitza McCay in 1948, to whom he was devoted until his last day.
In 1952, Mr. Brown was employed with The Newstar World, one of several family-owned newspapers in North Louisiana. He was the father to six children, and had 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther Ewing Brown of New Orleans, LA and Edmund Graves Brown Sr. of Newburyport, MA.; two brothers, Robert Ewing Brown and Toulmin Hunter Brown, both of Pass Christian, MS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Young Life of Shreveport, LA or Youth With a Mission, P.O. Box 790237, Paia, Hawaii 96779.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
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Margaret (Scarborough) Eckel
May 14, 2008
Bitza and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss but know that Edmund is with our Lord, looking at Him face to face. What a Glorious Thought!
We pray for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Bob and Margaret (Scarborough) Eckel, Annie Merrill Scarborough
Jessica Wallis
May 13, 2008
I met Mr. Brown several months ago while he was in the hospital, I was his nurse. I immediately fell in love with him and his wife! What an amazing man he was! I enjoyed hearing his stories of parachuting in the military. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing him very long however he holds a special place in my heart and I will never forget him. I am so sad to hear of his passing I know he is loved by so many. I will continue to pray for your family. May God give you all strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Caroline Woodward
May 13, 2008
I met Mr. Brown at The Cottages where my Mother also lives. Mr. Brown always had a smile on his face and was always so sweet. I know you will miss him dearly.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
May 13, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Edmund G. Brown, Jr. our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Edmund. And to Edmund it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Army. Edmund we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,355 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Edmund’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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