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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Week ending Mar. 6, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 8 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This episode also includes a courtesy photo for a soldier previously reported on. This episode is dedicated to US Army General (Ret) Alexander Haig Jr. and US Army Lt. Gen. (Ret) James F. Hollingsworth; both gentlemen were recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross.

Welcome viewers. These weekly episodes pay tribute to brave men and women who answered the call of our country and died while supporting our nation’s wars. We focus on the warrior as a human whose lives have impacted families, friends, and our neighbors around the world. Your respectful comments are welcomed and serve as memorial tributes to our fallen soldiers and notable veterans. Political opinions and debates are best suited elsewhere.

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Fallen Description:

Lance Cpl. Carlos A. Aragon, 19, of Orem, Utah, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Spc. Josiah D. Crumpler, 27, of Hillsborough, N.C. 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Spc. Ian T.D. Gelig, 25, of Stevenson Ranch, Calif., 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
General (Ret) Alexander M Haig Jr. 85, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (NATO), 1974—1979, United States Secretary of State, Served under: Ronald Reagan, 1981–1982
Lt. Gen. (Ret) James Hollingsworth, 91 of San Antonio, TX, Division Commander, Vietnam XXIV Corps,
U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam.
Spc. Matthew D. Huston, 24, of Athens, Ga. 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Cpl. Daniel T. O’Leary, 23, of Youngsville, N.C., 307th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Nigel K. Olsen, 21, of Orem, Utah, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Sgt. Vincent L.C. Owens, 21, of Fort Smith, Ark., 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
Spc. Anthony A. Paci, 30, of Rockville, Md., 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry, 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Video Description:

Music
Amazing Grace – Bagpipe
Requiem for a Soldier – Katherine Jenkins
Taps

Photos/Resources
defenselink.mil
militarycity.com
mysanantonio.com
nbcwashington.com
thecatholicspirit.com

USFallen.org Video Production
Jerry Castillo
Producer