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Make sure that nothing like this happens again. >> reporter: former boeing manager ed pearson who first talked to nbcs cynthia mcfadden repeatedly warned boeing executives of safety lapses. >> i believe production problems at the factory may have contributed to these two tragic crashes. >> reporter: boeing says the suggestion of a link between his concerns and the recent max accidents is completely unfounded no plane in history has ever been grounded for as long as the 737 max. getting these pla...

>> it shows that americans still care. and we still have a special empathy for mankind. >> reporter: one by one, mourners stepped up to the podium. >> when i first heard about him on the news, that he had no family -- well, that broke my heart. >> i couldnt think of a better way to spend a day than to come and honor this veteran. thank you. >> reporter: and then, the veterans neighbor who told all of the strangers who had gathered how proud ed would be. >> if ed were here today and saw all this ...