On Saturday, February 16th, the 6th NC officiated at the funeral of Steve Mundy. Steve had been a member of the 6th these past 10 years and had been seriously ill with diabetes for the past two. He finally passed away on February 8th of heart failure. It was Steve's fondest wish, which he expressed in some detail over a year ago, that he have a real 18th Century funeral.
It was a wonderful day, sunny and bright, with our beautiful new silk flag, adorned with black mourning ribbons, snapping in the breeze. In addition to the 6th (Steve's real family, as his sister Linda has said many times), there were a good number of family and friends including Steve's sister Linda White, from Kannapolis. His other sister Carol came down from Washington DC with her husband Tony Goe. Both of Steve's sons were there; Kenny came from Washington State and Richard from Miami.
Linda's minister, Rev. Sipe, gave a short service which was followed by Linda playing the Navy Hymn and Amazing Grace on the flute. Jim Williams delivered some personal remarks on the behalf of the regiment and Jim Daniel closed the ceremony with the Wisdom of Solomon. The Regiment presented arms and the Musik played Roslyn Castle, which Steve especially requested. Pam Daniel laid an ivy wreath on the casket and the regiment fired three excellent volleys.
The Navy had sent an American Flag with two sailors and an officer to present it. They removed the flag from the coffin, folded it and presented it to Carol Goe. Ann Williams had brought a basket of Rosemary and everyone placed a sprig of Rosemary, for remembrance, on the coffin.
Finally, the musik played a few more tunes as the regiment marched away. Out of sight of the family we gave three silent cheers to the memory of Steve Mundy, our stalwart musician and faithful friend for over 10 years.
The 6th was well represented with 4 musicians, our commander, 13 men under arms and 16 Distaff and family members. Much thanks to all who attended and to others who couldn't make it but sent their kind thoughts. Steve's family deeply appreciated it.
-- Jim Williams