In loving memory of our fallen friend and patriot Edward Carl Holzapfel (aka Drauka).

On July 20, 2009, at an Austin Hospital, our long time friend passed away. He was born March 4, 1968 , in Smithtown, N.Y., to Edward Frederick and Florence Holzapfel. Services for Edward will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

As a United States soldier, Edward attained the rank of staff sergeant. He served in many overseas theatres including Germany, Turkey and Croatia. Edward loved football, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His other interests of course included gaming with his friends in Doom Brigade; model cars, a gun enthusiast and aspiring hunter, as well as a bee-keeper.

Ed joined our Doom Brigade guild family in late 2006 and was a absolute joy to chat with. He was always courteous to new folks and loved to joke around with us old timers. We will all miss Ed more than words can say. It is truly a sad time for everyone, we are just pleased to have had our time with Ed before his passing. Ed had a very bad heart condition and was in all our prayers for many many months. But it appears God felt it necessary to relieve his suffering and bring him to a much better place. He was very proud of his military career and spoke of it often. I am sure he is watching over us now with a smile on his face. If you read this Ed, WE LOVE YOU MAN!