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3/10/2010 |
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Mike Flack
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I agree with the idea of a memorial for Bob Howard whether a road or memorial of some sort. It would be a good thing to do.
As for the Open House not happening this year, that's not a bad thing. It means we can have our annual gathering without all the traffic and crowds. I know it was nice to have the Open House going on so family and friends could enjoy the demonstrations, etc., but having the camp to ourselves won't be a bad thing.
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3/9/2010 |
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Bill Breen
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Great idea Joe, I dont attend meetings, and I didnt know Col Howard well, however he did make a heck of an impression upon me.
If not a road, some kind of memorial that the Students could see. |
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3/9/2010 |
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Joe Mattison
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I'd like to throw this idea out for conversation or a proposal amongst the members who attend regular USMRA meetings.
As most of us know, Col(D) Robert (Bob) Howard passed away and was buried at Arlington last month.
He served at the Mountain Ranger Camp as a Capt and Major, in the capacity of Patrolling Committee OIC and later as Executive Officer.
I don't know if anyone is talking about it yet, but I'd like to suggest that a Road/Street be named in his honor, if one is available.
He was a National Hero, but to those who served with him at Camp Merrill and other places, he was Cadre and Family.
I know for fact, that Doug Perry knows how to do this, and if there is agreement, I think it would be appropriate.
I would think a Road/Street that the Ranger Students travel on often.
If a Road/Street is not available then perhaps the "path" that leads from behind the NCO Club to Lower Mountaineering and it could be called just that....Col Howard MOH pathway,....or something like that,...and that's only assuming that Ranger Training still has the Rangers using that path.
.....thanks, Joe.
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3/7/2010 |
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~C
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Johnny Houston - where are you? |
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3/7/2010 |
| Name: |
Joe Mattison
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Thnaks for the updates Steve and Earl.
Bill Miller former SGM of Camp Merrill. Good choice. thanks, Joe |
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