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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Northern California
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Bob Howard, RIP
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RIP, Hero. Robert L. Howard Tribute Website "Howard, who served five tours of Vietnam, was a sergeant first class in the Army's Special Forces on Dec. 30, 1968, when he rallied a badly shot-up platoon against an estimated 250 enemy soldiers in Vietnam. Despite being unable to walk because of injuries from grenade blasts, he coordinated a strong counterattack while aiding the wounded and was the last man to board a helicopter, according to military records. He was nominated for the Medal of Honor, the highest honor for valor, three times during a 13-month period. His long list of awards also included the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star and eight Purple Hearts." http://salaswildthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/12/bob-howard-medal-of-honor-recipient.html
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Friend of Warren
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Location: Lincoln, NE
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Palm Beach, Florida, USA
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Nominated for the Medal of Honor THREE times in a 13 month period? Freeeow. That's one serious soldier. Godspeed and rest well.
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Amazing guy. That was a nice send-off by Brian Williams.
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Denis For the Epsteinth time, the National Guard troops are just a distraction. The only crime wave in DC is the felon in the WH. |
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