US Army Col. Robert “Bob” Howard Sr., native son of Alabama, adopted son of Texas, was memorialized at Ft. Sam Houston, in San Antonio, TX. on February 22, 2010. The Col. upon retiring from the Army settled down in San Antonio, and worked for the VA until his retirement. After 52-years of public service, 36-years of distinguished military service it should come as no surprise, that his memorial service was beautiful and befitting A True American Hero.
The DVD memorial video, A True American Hero, highlights the memorial services held at Ft. Sam Houston. This 50 minutes video includes comments, musical & video tributes and personal eulogies given by;
- Col. Robert Howard’s granddaughter – Victoria Batey
- US Army South Commander Maj. Gen. Simeon Trombitas
- US Army Ft. Sam Houston Commander Maj. Gen. Russell Czerw
- US Army, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Alfred Valenzuela
- US Air Force Col. (Ret.) MOH Recipient, James P. Fleming
- US Army Chaplain Col. (Ret) Edward K. Maney
- US Army Chaplain Col. (Ret) Gilley Richardson
- US Army Band – MEDCOM Quintet
- USFallen.org – A Hero Among Heroes video
This video is a collaborative effort by USFallen.org and the Alamo Silver Wings Airborne Association to raise funds to obtain commemorative objects including; a bronze statue, a marble bench and a portrait for future Col. Robert Howard memorials.
If you are interested in hosting an event featuring this presentation with a guest speaker, please contact us here for details.
Minimum donation requested is $12.00 per copy. Help us ensure the life of A True American Hero is never forgotten, please order your DVD presentation today. Free shipping through March 24, 2010.
Due to the length of the video a full version is not available on-line. However, below are a couple of sample clips from the memorial service.
Clip 1 – Impromptu tribute by Ft. Sam Houston Commander, Maj. Gen. Russell Czerw
Clip 2 Closing tribute “Day is Done” (Taps) by Chaplain Col. (Ret) Edward K. Maney.
