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Subject: PFC Robert Howell, USMC, WWII Veteran, Montgomery, AL, 12 JUL 08

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Uffda User is Offline
Posts: 10371
Wonder Lake, IL




09 Jul 2008 8:17 PM Alert 



PFC Robert Howell
USMC
World War II Veteran ( South Pacific )
Montgomery Alabama
12 Jul 08
 
 
Alabama has lost another truly great American HERO.  PFC Robert Howell USMC, World War II Veteran (South Pacific Theatre ) 87 yoa, recently passed and now will join the ranks  of all the other HEROES who have passed before him.  PFC Howell has no surviving family, except for his family of the Marine Corp League, who has given us the honor of invitation to stand and escort their brother.  This is an honor all of the PGR would gladly except.  Please join us in showing your appreciation, and honor to the greatest generation ever, our World War II HEROES.
 
Visitation: 12Jul08
 
Time: 0930 - 1030 Hours
Capital Heights Methodist Church
2000 Winona Avenue
Montgomery Alabama
 
Church Service: 12Jul08
Time: 1030 Hours
Capital Heights Methodist Church
2000 Winona Alabama
Montgomery Alabama
 
Interment: 12Jul08
Following Church Service
Alabama Heritage Funeral Home
10505 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery Alabama
 
Staging: 12Jul08
Time: 0915 Hours
Capital Heights Methodist Church
2000 Winona Avenue
Montgomery Alabama
 
Flag line will be provided for the friends and fellow Marines during visitation.
 
The Patriot Guard will proudly lead the procession of our HERO, please fly your large flags if equipped.  The Montgomery Police Department will once again escort the procession in their utmost professional manner.
 
Weather:  90's and Humid, please bring water with you so you can remain hydrated.
 
Ride Captain:  Senior RC Snap and State Captain Penguin
Flag Captain: Senior RC Marion"Oma" Ellis
 
Please try and make plans to stand in honor for this great American HERO.
 
  Paul " Penguin " Reynolds
    Alabama State Captain
      Patriot Guard Riders
Proud Father of an American Soldier
Baghdad Iraq, 101st Rakkassan


Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
Uffda User is Offline
Posts: 10371
Wonder Lake, IL




09 Jul 2008 8:22 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Robert Howell, USMC, WWII Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Robert.
 
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.


Morning Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.


http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3

Standing in Spirit...

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom.
ROBERTRPEARMAN User is Offline
Posts: 1605
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY




09 Jul 2008 10:53 PM Alert 
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FRIENDS OF WWII VETERAN PFC ROBERT HOWELL USMC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE ROBERT. SEMPER FI. ROBERT AND JUANITA

YOU ARE NEVER REALLY GONE UNTIL YOU ARE FORGOTTEN

ROBERT R PEARMAN
US AIR FORCE 1961 - 1965
AMERICAN LEGION
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
Pepper_guy User is Offline
Posts: 5502
Lacey, WA




09 Jul 2008 11:03 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of PFC. Robert Howell, USMC / WWII Veteran. SSgt. Howell, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.


Junius Henry
PGR Member #10094
gumijagr User is Offline
Posts: 1068
Covina, California




10 Jul 2008 12:24 AM Alert 
PFC Robert Howell USMC WW2 veteran, another one of the Greatest Generation, Thank You for defending this Great Nation so we can enjoy the freedom we now have, You will not be forgotten, Our prayers are with the family and friends of this great American Hero! Ride Safe PGR Brothers!

Riding in Honor of my Brother John: 2nd Marine Division, 24th Marine Amphibious Unit out of Camp LeJune, North Carolina over a year in Beruit Lebanon during the October 23rd, 1983 attack. Also in Memory of my Father: WWll Veteran Navy Phillipines
custer7thcav User is Offline
Posts: 5975
Hillsboro, Ohio




10 Jul 2008 2:00 AM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the friends of Pfc. Robert Howell. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your friends during this very difficult time. Rest in peace.

custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
and
Frank Cicirelli, USN, WWII
VTXRIDER55 User is Offline
Posts: 1299
Warner Robins, GA




10 Jul 2008 4:41 AM Alert 
Our heart-felt condolences to the Howell family and friends in the loss of Robert. Thank you for his service to this great country. Our prayers go out to God for you in this time of loss. Robert served to give us the freedom we now enjoy so much and for that he is one of the GREAT AMERICAN HEROS of the land. God bless your family and friends. Wish I could have shaken his hand and told him thank you myself.






JR & Patti Bedford
Psalms 37:5

papajonohio User is Offline
Posts: 1468
Swanton, Ohio




10 Jul 2008 5:43 AM Alert 
My heartfelt condolences go out to family and friends of Robert Howell.
May your sorrow be tempered by the fact that we hold in our highest honor a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing a selfless act to serve his country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
You will not be forgotten

"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low,
and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead





Stay Low User is Offline
Posts: 216
Chattahoochee Valley AL/GA




10 Jul 2008 6:21 AM Alert 
Mr. Howell, although you have no surviving family we will be honored to stand as your family, alongside your friends.   Your service and sacrifice enabled us to be the people we are today, and we owe you a huge debt.  Rest in peace, Hero.

Mike Childree
Alabama Ride Captain
Grateful Civilian, Proud American

Mrvnmartian User is Offline
Posts: 153
Wetumpka, Al




10 Jul 2008 6:33 AM Alert 
My wife and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Robert Howell. Thank you for your service.

Dominic "Martian" and Melissa
USAF - IYAAYAS
1987 to Present
mailman User is Offline
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain




10 Jul 2008 7:04 AM Alert 
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of USMC WWII Veteran PFC Robert Howell. Rest In Peace Marine.

"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."

Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972
Harley Harrold User is Offline
Posts: 8204
Meridian, MS.




10 Jul 2008 8:01 AM Alert 
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Robert Howell for the loss of this AMERICAN WAR HERO who will not be forgotten. May you rest in the arms of our Lord with your brothers-in-arms who have passed on before you.

ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.

They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!

To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!

"It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!" John Harrold

USN 1971-1977
USAF 1979-Present

Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.

2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Warrior)

Here be Dragons from Houston, Texas!

American Legion, VFW, MRF, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG member, Full time biker [ 39+ years ]. Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!!
satyr User is Offline
Posts: 4024
Raleigh, NC




10 Jul 2008 9:36 AM Alert 
  I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the Marine Corps League family and friends of WWII U.S. Marine Corps Pfc Robert Howell.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  Thank you for standing for our country and defending our freedom Mr. Howell.  As one of America's greatest generation you will always be remembered.  Rest in peace sir.  I salute you. 

satyr

Steve Roma
USAF 1976 - 1980, TAC
Dry Hill AFS, Watertown, NY
Finland AFS, Finland, MN

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
- Moina Micheals - 1918
"We Shall Keep the Faith"
Inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field"
sdoise User is Offline
Posts: 3789
Kinder, La.




10 Jul 2008 10:18 AM Alert 
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Robert Howell and my sincere appreciation of his military service to preserve our way of life. May he rest in peace.

Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.

DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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Jeff Carr User is Offline
Posts: 230
Simpsonville S.C.




10 Jul 2008 10:21 AM Alert 
My condolences to the family and friends of Robert Howell, I thank you for your service. You will not be forgoten God Bless.

Jeff Carr
Simpsonville S.C.
mmpainter User is Offline
Posts: 150
Chatsworth, GA




10 Jul 2008 10:34 AM Alert 
My deepest, heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of PFC Robert Howell. I am grateful for your military service to this nation. May you rest in peace Soldier, your mission is complete.

Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called sons of GOD. – Matthew 5:9
lonetexan2u User is Offline
Posts: 915
Phelan, Ca. High Desert




10 Jul 2008 11:14 AM Alert 
My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Robert Howell! May God give you Peace and Comfort within your hearts with the knowledge Robert is in the grasp of the Greatest hands he could want to be in.

TO Our Hero; “God's speed as you join your comrades. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given!” “For those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know." “SEMPER FI MARINE, stand at ease, your mission is complete." "HoooRah" brother….

Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777

Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas

Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history
TANKERS WIFE User is Offline
Posts: 39
Cleveland Alabama




10 Jul 2008 11:29 AM Alert 
OUR FAMILY OFFERS SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE FRIENDS OF PFC HOWELL . AND TO OUR HERO GODSPEED

cheryl hill
TANKERSWIFE

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mlmsan User is Offline
Posts: 2704
Loganville, Georgia 30052




10 Jul 2008 1:23 PM Alert 
My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of PFC Robert Howell, US Marine Corp, WWII Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for PFC Robert Howell's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. PFC Robert Howell, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.

Semper-Fi

Know You Are Loved

Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson

Georgia Mentor Team
770-500-6895

U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers

GEORGIA PGR
Part of It
Proud of It

Ridding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt.
alabama rigger User is Offline
Posts: 77
Ramer, AL




10 Jul 2008 2:59 PM Alert 
If it were not for heroes like PFC. Robert Howell, we more than likely would not be able to thank him for his services and to say to his friends and commrads just how sorry we are for thier loss. God Bless you Robert Howell and thank you for being the hero that you are. God's speed on your last and sweet mission. You will be missed.

"Rigger"
Alabama State Co-Captain/Central and South AL.
Permanent Ride Captain/ Montgomery Area
tomellis@mon-cre.net

"I expect to pass through this world but once.
Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness I can show to any creature, let me do it now.
Let me not defer it, for I shall not pass this way again."

Stephen Grellet
(1773-1855)
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Posts: 1567
Conroe,Texas




10 Jul 2008 5:27 PM Alert 
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc. Robert Howell,Thanks for being one of our greatest heroes. God Bless. And God Bless, The fellow soldiers that stands for us everyday.Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great nation of ours.

We salute you , My Friend

Final Inspection

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now,soldier.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime.
When the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord.
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now,soldier
you’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets;
you’ve done your time in Hell."

Paul E. Babb Sr.

Riding loud and proud......But standing tall and silent...........for the American Hero.



Paul E. Babb Sr. ( Ret. LEO )
MCSO-3110
S.E.Tx. P.G.R. Rider
Conroe, Texas

Riding in memory of
Sgt.Jack H. Holder Jr.
MCSO-3102
DIUSMC Parris Island, Buford SC.
awchris User is Offline
Posts: 140
Cottage Grove,MN




10 Jul 2008 6:11 PM Alert 
Rest in peace Marine. Thank you. Semper-Fi.

"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated, and scorned. When his cause succeeds however, the timid join him, For then it costs nothing to be a patriot." -- Mark Twain
sneakysnake User is Offline
Posts: 4353
Panama City, Fl.




10 Jul 2008 7:16 PM Alert 
Gail and I extend our deepest sympathies to Robert's extended Marine Corp League family. It saddens our hearts to lose another member of the "Greatest Generation". God Bless you all. May he rest in peace.

Animals

James Davis
Dixie Region Captain
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!

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Naples, FL

Ride Captain





11 Jul 2008 6:46 AM Alert 
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of this Veteran. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in Honored, Eternal Peace.

Ride safe my Brothers and Sisters, I will be with you all in Spirit as you Stand in Respect for this True American Hero.

Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Ride Captain
PGRLabLuvr@patriotguard.org
239.250.0015

Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh
USAR - PV2 Dominic Sutherland



Standing the Flagline...

In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35

In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell

Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.

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aoop User is Offline
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Vidor, Orange County, TX




11 Jul 2008 8:02 AM Alert 
Thank You Marine.

James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms.
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