Pvt Robert Howard

Phulano · Post by **Phulano** » July 22nd, 2006, 9:14 am

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledg ... 077306.htm

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » July 22nd, 2006, 9:27 am

....damn .....

No fuckin pressure.....

I hope the kid makes it ...

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » July 22nd, 2006, 9:33 am

Those are some mighty big footsteps that private has to follow.

Fishboy · Post by **Fishboy** » July 22nd, 2006, 9:35 am

fuckin'a SGM,

I have wrote in the past here about meeting Col Howard, great guy!

how would you like to have that monkey on your back...........

Horned Toad · Post by **Horned Toad** » July 22nd, 2006, 9:59 am

Was there not a nephew of Purdy at RHQ in the early 90s, I also thought there was a nephew of RSGM LG there about that time also, hard enough to live up to Ranger standards, but then to have a father like that, cant say you didnâ€™t have any good role models though

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » July 22nd, 2006, 10:04 am

Horned Toad wrote:Was there not a nephew of Purdy at RHQ in the early 90s, I also thought there was a nephew of RSGM LG there about that time also, hard enough to live up to Ranger standards, but then to have a father like that, cant say you didnâ€™t have any good role models though

He wasnt a nephew ....he was his son ....was a Pac clerk. I remember when we were inprocessing his RIP class ....we had them drawing equipment I saw the name tape "Purdy". All I did was walk up and ask if he was any relation. He told me he was his father.

After I told the rest of the cadre it was on.

The Purd spoke at the graduation that class.

AbnRgr289 · Post by **AbnRgr289** » July 22nd, 2006, 10:13 am

rgrpuck wrote:
Horned Toad wrote:Was there not a nephew of Purdy at RHQ in the early 90s, I also thought there was a nephew of RSGM LG there about that time also, hard enough to live up to Ranger standards, but then to have a father like that, cant say you didnâ€™t have any good role models though

He wasnt a nephew ....he was his son ....was a Pac clerk. I remember when we were inprocessing his RIP class ....we had them drawing equipment I saw the name tape "Purdy". All I did was walk up and ask if he was any relation. He told me he was his father.

After I told the rest of the cadre it was on.

The Purd spoke at the graduation that class.

He also bolo'ed School in '93 or '94. I know it broke the Purd's heart but he didn't say a word about it, unlike that idiot Eaton!

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » July 22nd, 2006, 10:14 am

I think the kid recycled every phase... a few times.

AbnRgr289 · Post by **AbnRgr289** » July 22nd, 2006, 10:17 am

rgrpuck wrote:I think the kid recycled every phase... a few times.

I was around him a little bit but not much, he seemed like a good kid. He just didn't have it.

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » July 22nd, 2006, 10:19 am

AbnRgr289 wrote:
rgrpuck wrote:I think the kid recycled every phase... a few times.
I was around him a little bit but not much, he seemed like a good kid. He just didn't have it.

I think his Dad REALLY cast a huge shadow over him ...Go figure

AbnRgr289 · Post by **AbnRgr289** » July 22nd, 2006, 10:29 am

rgrpuck wrote:
AbnRgr289 wrote:
rgrpuck wrote:I think the kid recycled every phase... a few times.
I was around him a little bit but not much, he seemed like a good kid. He just didn't have it.

I think his Dad REALLY cast a huge shadow over him ...Go figure

No fucking shit, with a Dad that is a walking talking living legend, it would be rather hard to try and keep up with that.

Just like PVT Howard, Daddy wore some big shoes.

The article said that he is going to Jump school and RIP after basic. If he doesn't try and down play who he is now, it will follow him his whole career.

Horned Toad · Post by **Horned Toad** » July 22nd, 2006, 11:53 am

AbnRgr289 wrote:
rgrpuck wrote:
AbnRgr289 wrote: I was around him a little bit but not much, he seemed like a good kid. He just didn't have it.

I think his Dad REALLY cast a huge shadow over him ...Go figure
No fucking shit, with a Dad that is a walking talking living legend, it would be rather hard to try and keep up with that.

Just like PVT Howard, Daddy wore some big shoes.

The article said that he is going to Jump school and RIP after basic. If he doesn't try and down play who he is now, it will follow him his whole career.

fucking tough row to hoe, I didnâ€™t know him that well, I just remember he was there

GSXRanger · Post by **GSXRanger** » July 22nd, 2006, 9:16 pm

rgrpuck wrote:
Horned Toad wrote:Was there not a nephew of Purdy at RHQ in the early 90s, I also thought there was a nephew of RSGM LG there about that time also, hard enough to live up to Ranger standards, but then to have a father like that, cant say you didnâ€™t have any good role models though

He wasnt a nephew ....he was his son ....was a Pac clerk. I remember when we were inprocessing his RIP class ....we had them drawing equipment I saw the name tape "Purdy". All I did was walk up and ask if he was any relation. He told me he was his father.

After I told the rest of the cadre it was on.

The Purd spoke at the graduation that class.

I am pulling from memory here... being that I was originally slated for class 07-91 and never being in Regiment... I still had the honor of knowing SGM Purdy. He was (I believe) the SGM at 4th RTB while I was there.

Being sent to Ranger School from Group... I showed up late for the APFT and was not able to get a seat. So... I trotted over to Admin, after I was told to go back to Bragg... and they contacted my unit, who then told me to hold in place.

So, Benning Gulag bound I went. The bad part was, that between 07-91 and 08-91 was a Cycle Break. So... I moved rocks from one pile to another for six damn weeks.

During this time... (CSM?) SGM Purdy came and harrassed us constantly. He would never tire of telling us that we should be "shot with a .22 in our leg" and then made to complete the 12 miler.

Again, never serving in Bn. I did not know the significance of this man, until I was squared away by some of my class mates.

So... as I said... I got to meet the ledgend himself.

As for this kid... I think he will do fine. I respect the fact that he kept his holster shut for as long as he did. Seems to have a good head on his shoulders... then again, it's a press clip. Who really knows what mettle he is made of.

Big shoes... that's for sure!

RLTW

centermass · Post by **centermass** » July 22nd, 2006, 9:31 pm

http://members.cox.net/rlhtribute/biogr ... mation.htm

In the RHOF as of last year and defintely a legend.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » July 22nd, 2006, 9:53 pm

I think Pvt Howard is displaying some maturity already and will surely do fine in his career.