My meager salute to Bob Howard

Full Bird Colonel Bob Howard served several tours in Viet Nam. He earned the Medal Of Honor. He earned (I think) 9 Purple Hearts. He served the United States for 54 years with one boss, the President. He is known as the most decorated American veteran in modern history. He was dedicated to American freedom and served loyally since he was 16 years old.
He died today at age 70. I haven't saluted anyone in earnest since 1969 when I left the Army. So now my stiff right hand goes to my brow in respect, honor & gratitude. Thank you Colonel Howard.

Thank you Bob Howard. R.I.P.

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Originally Posted by Lotech

Full Bird Colonel Bob Howard served several tours in Viet Nam. He earned the Medal Of Honor. He earned (I think) 9 Purple Hearts. He served the United States for 54 years with one boss, the President. He is known as the most decorated American veteran in modern history. He was dedicated to American freedom and served loyally since he was 16 years old.
He died today at age 70. I haven't saluted anyone in earnest since 1969 when I left the Army. So now my stiff right hand goes to my brow in respect, honor & gratitude. Thank you Colonel Howard.

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Now that is a true modern day hero!!!

God Bless him..

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Originally Posted by Lotech

Full Bird Colonel Bob Howard served several tours in Viet Nam. He earned the Medal Of Honor. He earned (I think) 9 Purple Hearts. He served the United States for 54 years with one boss, the President. He is known as the most decorated American veteran in modern history. He was dedicated to American freedom and served loyally since he was 16 years old.
He died today at age 70. I haven't saluted anyone in earnest since 1969 when I left the Army. So now my stiff right hand goes to my brow in respect, honor & gratitude. Thank you Colonel Howard.

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I am honored to stand and salute the Colonel right beside you Joe!

My prayers tonight will be with this American Hero.

Rocky

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Originally Posted by Lotech

Full Bird Colonel Bob Howard served several tours in Viet Nam. He earned the Medal Of Honor. He earned (I think) 9 Purple Hearts. He served the United States for 54 years with one boss, the President. He is known as the most decorated American veteran in modern history. He was dedicated to American freedom and served loyally since he was 16 years old.
He died today at age 70. I haven't saluted anyone in earnest since 1969 when I left the Army. So now my stiff right hand goes to my brow in respect, honor & gratitude. Thank you Colonel Howard.

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I salute ye, Colonel. Seventy is much too young.

Thank you for your service, Sir. May you rest in peace. You earned it.

Col.Howard left Way to early.
Save the Rest of Us a seat at "Fiddler's Green"
Our Prayers will go to His Family Here.

I salute the man & pray for those he left behind.
Mike

Although I had previously never heard of Col. Howard I know the USA has been blessed by having him and his kind serve their country. I causes me concern for our future and the effect the national broadcasting systems have on our country that I have not heard one mention of a true American hero. This compares poorly to the days of coverage entertainers and sport stars received when they die. The major networks should all be preparing documentary on such a person, wounded 9 times! I would guess these were not minor injuries which were documented so he could get out of the country.

May God bless Col. Howard and his family.

Rendering Hand Salute,

Pass the flag to me, Sir! All secure, rest easy, Sir!

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Originally Posted by Uncle Jesse

Although I had previously never heard of Col. Howard I know the USA has been blessed by having him and his kind serve their country. I causes me concern for our future and the effect the national broadcasting systems have on our country that I have not heard one mention of a true American hero. This compares poorly to the days of coverage entertainers and sport stars received when they die. The major networks should all be preparing documentary on such a person, wounded 9 times! I would guess these were not minor injuries which were documented so he could get out of the country.

May God bless Col. Howard and his family.

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UJ,
I understand your dismay with our news media. However, it's only fair to say that I heard about Col Howard on the NBC Nightly News.

Good for them. Occasionally they get one right. There's only one radio / TV guy I really trust anywhere, he's here in Atlanta and I know him personally. But I don't really trust the people who writes what he reads.

I guess I have trust issues with most public figures and organizations.