Comments on: MOH Winner, Most-Decorated Soldier Passes

By: Harry Marsh

Harry Marsh — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:51:43 +0000

I am grieved to hear of the passing of such a great american. Our country these days can ill afford to lose such gallant and brave men. As a retired Navy submariner just a few months younger than he I can only amagine the experiences he had. Thank you sir, all of american will miss you.

Harry Marsh RM1(SS) USN Ret.

By: Richard S. Fultz

Richard S. Fultz — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:17:06 +0000

I read that Colonel Howard had passed on to his creator just two days before Christmas this year. Today, while we celebrate the holiday proclaiming the birth of Jesus, also honor Colonel Robert L. Howard’s life and service to his country. Warriors like him and many others like him have made it possible for all of us to enjoy the freedom and liberties to which we have become so accustomed to. May God eternally bless the life and soul of Colonel Howard. May you rest in peace. Richard S. Fultz, US Army Viet Nam (Ret).

By: David Jeffries

David Jeffries — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:16:43 +0000

I hope you will understand when I say no one can “win” a Medal of Honor. These men are awarded the Medal because of Love. Many men are brave and courageous. Many men do things in combat that seem foolish. These actions by these men are not of courage nor fear, but love for the men they serve and lead. Ask any of them if they felt they won something.

The rider on a pale horse comes and goes where he will. Yesterday he came to visit a man who will be missed. We stand at 91

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By: Jeff Sampsel

Jeff Sampsel — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:56:46 +0000

The country has lost another true hero and soldiers’ soldier with the passing of Col.Howard. I would ask everyone to please say a prayer for the Col. and all the brave people in the service today. Col. Howard was very active with various veterans groups showing his support whenever he could.He will be missed. R.I.P. Col. Howard
SFC Sampsel

By: Herman Harke

Herman Harke — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:27:42 +0000

This is a true loss of a warrior of the first magnitude. It was my privilege to work with then Maj. Bob Howard at the JFK Center and School from 1981-1984. The numerous decoratations (1 MOH and 3 MOH nominations) are unheard of and just an indicator of the type of warrior he was. He was the epitome of a true warrior. The decorations tell only a small part of the tales. So does the Red Chinese General Officers’ belt buckle that he had framed on his wall. It was not given to him; he took it.

May he rest in peace.

Herman Harke (BountyHunter)
Maj (Ret) Special Forces