Col. Robert Howard

[Gipper]

God Speed Soldier. May God bless you and keep you.

Rest in peace Colonel.

U.S. Army Col. Robert Howard

Ret. Col. Robert Howard was laid to rest Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery. He died Dec. 23 at age 70. Howard served five tours in Vietnam, was wounded 14 times, and was the most decorated soldier from that war, including eight Purple Hearts, four Bronze Stars, four Legion of Merit awards, the Silver Star, the Distinguished Service Cross (twice) and the Medal of Honor -- a medal for which he was nominated three times for three separate actions in a 13-month period.

Howard's Medal of Honor citation reads, "1st Lt. Howard (then SFC.), distinguished himself while serving as platoon sergeant of an American-Vietnamese platoon which was on a mission to rescue a missing American soldier in enemy controlled territory in the Republic of Vietnam. The platoon ... was attacked by an estimated 2-company force. During the initial engagement, 1st Lt. Howard was wounded and his weapon destroyed by a grenade explosion. 1st Lt. Howard saw his platoon leader had been wounded seriously and was exposed to fire. Although unable to walk, and weaponless, 1st Lt. Howard unhesitatingly crawled through a hail of fire to retrieve his wounded leader. ...

"Through his outstanding example of indomitable courage and bravery, 1st Lt. Howard was able to rally the platoon into an organized defense force. With complete disregard for his safety, 1st Lt. Howard crawled from position to position, administering first aid to the wounded, giving encouragement to the defenders and directing their fire on the encircling enemy. For 3 1/2 hours 1st Lt. Howard's small force and supporting aircraft successfully repulsed enemy attacks and finally were in sufficient control to permit the landing of rescue helicopters. 1st Lt. Howard personally supervised the loading of his men and did not leave the bullet-swept landing zone until all were aboard safely. 1st Lt. Howard's gallantry in action, his complete devotion to the welfare of his men at the risk of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army."

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[The Silver Eagle]

What a great Honorable man he was. May he Rest in Peace
and find happiness to the extent of his Valiant service.

We lost another part of our great generation. Men like that we
no longer have anymore. He's a Hero no matter how bad the US
lost the war.

Many who came back from Vietnam witnessed and experienced sinners
of Hell who came to scream 'baby killers' or harrass their service. They
were undermined by a part of society's trash and endured it. I feel great
sympathy for them and do beleive they are hero's no matter what, because
they served our countries.

For those who served yet commited unmoral acts I have no desire
of pity for. For the woman raped and the wives at home cheated on
are the ones I pity. Those men made themselves the disgrace of our
nation although they served.

Col. Robert Howard shall be acknowledged for his bravery.

~God Bless Him~

 

[ASPCA4EVER]

Nice post Gipper...well worth reading, TY for bringing it here for all to enjoy!

 

[Gipper]

Thanks for your comments Dorothy.

I will always post information on American heroes.

All real Americans honor and respect our military.

http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/

 

[ASPCA4EVER]

Thanks for your comments Dorothy.

I will always post information on American heroes.

All real Americans honor and respect our military.

http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/

Hey, that would be an excellent topic too! If we can enjoy the political humor section why not have one for our fellow humans that have provided so much of their lives in support of our country!

Personally I enjoy reading the exerts/snippets of their lives, there are thousands of dead service men & women that none of us know/knew about and we should know them, each and every one of them deserves a INTERNET MEMORIAL POST...IMO

 

[Stalin]

Mysteriously, the unfavourable comment(s) that greeted this ghoulish attempt to cash in on a man's death seems to have been removed.

Obviously this web-site is not based in the US where freedom of speech is guaranteed by the constitution.

EXCELENT OBSERVATION STALIN NO FLUFF ON YOUR NOSE IS THERE!

FYI - THIS IS AN INTERNET CHAT FORUM WHICH HAS NO CONSTITUTION JUST RULES ADMINISTERED BY MODERATORS

Comrade Stalin