Army 1st Lt. Edward D. Iwan

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	Army 1st Lt. Edward D. Iwan

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11-15-2008 9:58 PM

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"Edward, you're dying," he said. "Your dog tag says you're Catholic. So I'm going to anoint you and forgive your sins."</P><P>
He said a prayer. He caressed the soldier's head and hair. And then, unsure of what else he could do, he began to sing.</P><P>
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