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Old 12 January 2010, 16:44
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MOH Recipient Col Robert Howard (Tribute Site)

Thanks to Freqman for pointing it out.

http://rlhtribute.com/
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Old 12 January 2010, 18:05
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Thanks,,

RIP Col, Vaya con Dios..
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I knew a little about Colonel Howard, but man, after seeing that- Whew. I wished I could have had the chance to shake his hand and said Thank you. What an Outstanding individual.

RIP Colonel Howard..
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Old 12 January 2010, 20:03
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I knew a little about Colonel Howard, but man, after seeing that- Whew. I wished I could have had the chance to shake his hand and said Thank you. What an Outstanding individual.

RIP Colonel Howard..
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Old 13 January 2010, 05:38
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A remarkable soldier who is an inspiration for those serving in any nation's army.
Thank you Sir for your service & courage.
May you Rest in Peace.

NBC's moving tribute
http://www.nbc.com/news-sports/msnbc...rd-dies-at-70/
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Old 28 January 2010, 15:39
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God Bless You Sir.

We will do our best to keep the bloodline pure.
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Old 30 January 2010, 11:37
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Spoke with the Arlington PAO yesterday afternoon.

No change to the plans... still a GO for 22 Feb.
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Old 5 February 2010, 13:08
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God bless this great man. May he Rest in Peace.
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Old 22 February 2010, 17:08
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Attended services for COL Howard today.

An outstanding send-off for an Great American
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Old 22 February 2010, 21:13
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Godspeed Sir!

A true hero and inspiration to millions.

Rest in Peace.
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Old 22 February 2010, 21:27
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Old 22 February 2010, 21:41
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Now, may you rest Sir. Thank you for your service to this nation.

And , thank you B 2/75 for your attendance and the photos.
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A Great and Brave man who loved both God and Country. RIP Brother.
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Old 23 February 2010, 14:12
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Old Guard caisson with CSM Gary Littrell and LT Michael Thornton providing escort. There were about 15 or so Recipients present.
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Old 23 February 2010, 14:22
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COL Bob Howard beginning his last mission, 22 Feb 2010, in the Ft. Meyer Chapel
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Old 23 February 2010, 14:25
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After COL Howard was brought off the Old Guard's caisson, he passed through an Honor Guard of his MoH Brothers
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Old 23 February 2010, 14:27
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COL Howard is in very good company on the hill... Jimmy Doolittle is next to him, as is another MoH Recipient named Foss. I'm sure they'll be swapping all kinds of tales...
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Old 23 February 2010, 14:32
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MG Mike Repass was the commander of COL Howard's Color Guard, assisted by LTC Daniel, commander of one of the Ranger Battalions. The colors their soldiers carried were those of Special Forces and the Rangers.
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LTG John Mulholland salutes COL Howard's grandson, SGT Howard

LT Michael Thornton pays his respects

CSM Gary Littrell on the right says goodbye to his very dear friend of nearly 40 years

LTG John Mulholland pays his respects
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Old 23 February 2010, 16:26
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Army Times article regarding funeral
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MSNBC reported on the service with some video:

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What an incredible man and soldier. Very much awe inspiring and humbling!
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The more I read on Col Howard the more in awe I am. Would like to see more published on him.
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Old 2 September 2010, 01:36
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx7yvqxOGN0
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FNG here, exploring this site, and noticed this thread. I met Bob Howard aboard a C-12, flying to Ft. Campbell from Ft. Benning, to welcome the 101st home from Vietnam. (April, 1972) I was in IOAC at the time, and was asked to be part of the Benning group because I had served in the Division in Vietnam. I was honored to finally meet him, and get to know him a little. He was a great man.
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It's been seven years since COL Howard's last mission.

Rest in Peace, Sir. Never Forgotten.

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Old 6 March 2017, 19:46
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RIP Colonel. One of the best military books I ever read was SOG, authored by John Plaster in the late 90's. Colonel Howard was mentioned numerous times.
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RIP Good Sir. He was the Camp Commandant when I went through PHI SFQC....lets just say it was very interesting. He was nominated like three times for the MOH.

Let's just say, you didn't want to fuck with him, even in the later yrs....


DOL SIR...SALUTE
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He "mentored" me through Phase I as well. He did have a way to motivate warriors... I had several interactions in his retirement and he was still a presence to reckon with.

Rest in Peace, Sir.
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