Pvt Robert Howard

Rugger · Post by **Rugger** » July 23rd, 2006, 5:22 pm

His father is a stud and that goes without question. Lets hope his son does not have to live in the shadow of his father. Private Howard I wish you the best of luck...

archangel · Post by **archangel** » July 23rd, 2006, 7:29 pm

Jesus Christ, I remember reading up about Col. Howard on another forum a few years back. Struck me as a Badass's Badass. Sure am glad I dont have to walk Pvt Howards shoes, much happier being another nameless face. Best of luck to him though.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » July 24th, 2006, 6:32 am

It is tough being the son of a famous father. Over the years, I've known a number -- and did not envy them.

91W · Post by **91W** » July 24th, 2006, 6:42 pm

"I admire him greatly for everything he's done," Howard said. "He just got back from Iraq and Afghanistan, where he talked to our soldiers over there. My dad's a hero. That's not my goal, though. I just want to be a good soldier."

Sounds like he is on his way to being a good Joe. Good head there.

Invictus · Post by **Invictus** » August 1st, 2006, 1:50 pm

http://thebayonet.com/stories/2006/072106/01.htm

I agree, it sounds like this kid has his head screwed on right and is little more mature. I hope he makes it.

My RS class picked up quite a few re-cycles in Florida, and among the ones my platoon picked up was one named Rudder, just happened to be the grandson. 2LT.

He was tall and skinny as a bean pole. Branched Infantry (go figure) after commissioning at A&M. He was a pretty goofy, ate up dude in my opinion. He sure wasn't shy about broadcasting his family tree.

I always wondered if that added any burden on the cadre. Having a famous Rangers offspring or relative in your class...or someone like Pat Tillman.