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Barb Strieker
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Date Posted: 23:55:55 01/06/02 Sun
After September 11, 2001, we learned a lot about heroes in our country. It is rewarding to see the many heroes who have appeared since Eric Weiman's death. To me, a hero is someone who steps forward and helps out without any thought of recognition. I don't begin to know all the wonderful and thoughtful things that people have done, but I can name some of the ones that I have observed.
My sister, Teresa Weiman, her husband, Gary Weiman, and their family have been by the side of Eric's family ever since they received word of his death. They, along with the other family members and friends, have quietly helped do the many things that needed to be done.
He probably won't like me saying this, because he doesn't like recognition, but my son, Mr. Strieker, has milked the cows on the Gary Weiman farm many times in the past week, so that Gary and his family would be free to help Larry and Kelly and their sons.
I know that many hands of QND students, parents, and supporters stayed late after the Friday basketball game to prepare the gym for Eric's funeral mass on Saturday morning. Many also pitched in immediately after the services to take down chairs and clean up the gym.
Mr. Dale Venvertloh must have spent hours reviewing videos to capture the footage of Eric that he put into the very personal video shown at his funeral. Many others are heroes and perhaps someone has other stories to share.
Over 20 years ago, our family was the recipient of countless good deeds and generosity by many people, and we have not forgotten that. I am sure that Eric's family will not forget either. Isn't it wonderful to be part of a community that has powerful and inspiring stories of our own heroes!! May God bless everyone.
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