A Hero Among Heroes
Col. Robert “Bob” Howard Sr.’s Story
I’m pleased to announce the availability of A Hero Among Heroes – Col. Robert L Howard Sr.’s Story. This is a mini-bio of the life and times of the late Col. Robert “Bob” Howard Sr. He is considered to be the most decorated American soldier of the Vietnam War, having been nominated 3-times for the Medal of Honor, and recipient of 8-puple hearts for wounds received during his 5-tours in SE Asia.
USFallen.org was honored to be asked to produce this video, to be shown at a memorial service at Ft. Sam Houston, in San Antonio, TX. on Feb. 22, 2010. I was provided some footage of an interview conducted a few years ago with the Col. He was interviewed by one of his best friends and fishing buddies, Sgt. Maj. (Ret) Benito Guerrero. Soon I began to compile other media and developing a story line. Veteran groups began submitting footage, photos, and suggested music from the era. There was a specific request to use the Col.’s two favorite songs; The Green Leaves of Summer and The Ballad of the Green Berets.
My background in developing training presentations influenced the final product to assist any instructor, on the topics of:
• Vietnam War battlefield experience
• How to survive in the battlefield
• Leadership
• Soldier’s moral obligations’
• Advice about joining the military

This version includes photos and video footage of the Medal of Honor interment ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Also, Sgt. Robert L. Howard Jr., presenting the American flag to his oldest sister.

In compliance with our agreement with the family, this video is available on-line free of charge. We are allowed to offer high quality DVD copies for donations of $ 10.00. A gift DVD is suitable for a school Jr ROTC, or military veteran groups, and active military groups. Funds raised go towards supporting USFallen.org mission of paying tribute to our fallen soldiers and notable veterans.

Please order a copy for your hero today.

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Feb. 22, 2010 Arlington National Cemetery.
The late US Army Colonel Robert “Bob” Howard was laid to rest with full military honors.  The ceremonies were conducted by the 3d US Infantry Regiment, (The Old Guard) accompanied by the US Army Band, Pershing Own and 12 Medal of Honor recipients as honorary pall-bearers.

Funeral services were conducted at the Memorial Chapel at Ft. Meyers. The weather was cold and overcast with 10″ of snow from the week before.  The maintenance staff of Arlington had begun preparations on Friday to clear out the snow and clean the nearby tombstones.

350 mourners were in attendance as well as, the Col’s 3 daughters and his son US Army Sgt. Robert Howard Jr., with the Special Forces out of Ft. Bragg.  A detail from the Special Forces was present to deliver flags to the family.  USN Lt. Mike Thornton, MOH, presented Sgt. Howard with the original Medal of Honor presented by President Nixon, to his father. A detail from the Airborne Association of San Antonio presented the family with a special commissioned portrait of the Col.