Curtis T. Howard Obituary

Never forgotten bro.

Miss you bruh!
Birmingham, Alabama

On the day forty-eight years ago we were blessed with your birth. Today we celebrate your birth, however, you are no longer with us physically your presence is always with us. We love you and deeply miss you. Continue to shine your light upon us.

Love,
Mom and Dad

THINKING OF YOU TODAY. TOMORROW IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (6/18/2021)
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY. ALWAYS IN MY HEART!!!--THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

Staff Sgt. Curtis T. Howard II, today you story was remembered in a small joint American Legion/ VFW Memorial service held in Oscoda, Mi. We remembered you sacrifice to defend the freedoms of this great country. While I never knew you and you certainly didn't know me I was stationed at Balad AB, Iraq and participated in a Patriot Detail the day after you gave your last full measure in Iraq. I stood on the tarmac of Balad Air Base and slow hand saluted you as your flag draped coffin was loaded onto an airplane to take you back to your family in the United States. I saw you as a hero then and I see you as a hero today 15 years after you gave your life in the service to this great country. Know that you are not forgotten nor are the sacrifices that your family made so long ago. May God hold you and your family in his hands and may your memory never be forgotten lest we forget who's blood makes this country free and great. Thank you for your service and may you family feel some measure of comfort knowing America still remembers you heroism and sacrifice.

James Miller
CMSgt, (retired), USAF

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Curtis Tyrone "Lil Curt" Howard II US Army Staff Sergeant.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

I've never been able to write in here. I just never knew what to say and still don't except to say this 2/22/2006, pieces of me died that I didn't even know I had.... I'll never stop loving you Curtis. Forever in my heart. Love, Icela

STILL MISSING YOU!!!!

Sgt Howard's grave along with his sister is near the entrance to Arborcrest Cementary near the VA hosp. ANN Arbor Mi. Do not forget him. Visit his grave it you are in the area

Eight years ago on February 22, 2006, three brave young men went out on a mission in Balad, Iraq.
SSG. Curtis T. Howard, II, SGT Gordon F. Misner, II, and SPC Thomas J. Wilwerth
Unfortunately, the Lord had another mission for them and called them home to be with him.
For us the survivors, our lives were crushed when we received the news and it continues each day as we deal with their deaths. Even though eight years has passed the pain and loneliness still exist.
To my son Curtis, there are days when I hear your laugh and see your smile. I think to myself what could have been, oh, you would be very proud of your kids and how they are growing up as young adults.
Continue to look down on them and guide them through their difficult days to make the right decisions in their lives. I know you and Mom were tight, which is how it is with sons and moms. Lil Sis is making her mark. I thank God for the thirty-two years we shared with you and for the lives of your fellow comrades.
May God continue to give us the strength to face each day without you being in our lives.
Love,
Dad

Honor and Glory is the legacy you left behind. Thank you for your sacrifice to protect our freedoms in this country and around the world. You will never be forgotten and your smile lives forever in the hearts of those who love you. Rest in Peace.

Your son and 2 of the other Soldiers were every bit of heroes. If you wish to contact me, you can call me at 719-391-9080.

RIP
You are never for gotten!!!
Thinking of YOU
Auntie Nisey

I honor you Curtis for your kindness, for your friendship, for your love and for your sacrifice. God bless you always as you rest in peace.

Rip- an American hero- Never forgotten- your sacrifice is why we are free....

Staff Sgt.Howard you are a American Hero Sir. I will never forget you. Honorable Hero.

Thinking of you

God bless the Staff Sgt Curtis T. Howard Goldstar families who pay freedom's price everyday!
God bless our Men and Women serving!
God strengthen the POW/MIA'S!
God bless America!

Never Forget! I choose to remember!

God bless your family.thanks

-All gave some-Some gave all- Just honoring and remembering a true American hero. May the lord bless your family on this sad day.

SSG Curtis T. Howard, II was Killed In Action seven years ago on February 22, 2006, in Balad, Iraq.
Today, I remember when I received the news and the impact it made and continues to make on me and the family. His life was always full of smiles and laughter. If he was alive today he would be very proud of his children as they grow up to be special kids. I'm sure they miss their Dad but the positive impact they make with their lives will be a reflection of him. To Staff Sergeant Howard, you not being here with us shows how precious life is and how we should treasure each day and the people around us.
Gone but never forgotten!
Love,
Dad

Just remembering an American Hero! God bless your family....

Remembering "you" always!!!!!

Auntie NISEY
Birmingham, AL

Sgt.Howard every day is Veteran Day sir. I will never forget you sir.

Staff Sgt.Howard I am thinking about you on this Memorial Day. God bless the Howard Family.

Remembering and thinking of you on this Memorial Day.
Love,
Dad

God bless you bro

February 22, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Curtis T. Howard:
Always remembering Curtis. "Some gave all."

It's been six years ago, I will always LOVE and REMEMBER YOU. I often think of you and stare at your picture (talk to it too.) Thank GOD for the years we shared with you. Gone but NEVER forgotten.

Love,
Auntie Nisey

Thinking of you!!!

All gave some, Some gave all. Thanks for your service and sacrifice. A friend and a hero always. My condolences to your family. Covernali

Rest in peace bro.Thanks for everything.See you on the other side.God bless your family

We are honoring your son on the following facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Patriot-Guard-Riders-Michigan-State-Captain/229088143793488

God bless the Goldstar family
who pays the price of freedom everyday!
God bless our Men and Women serving!
God strengthen the POW/MIA'S!
God bless America!

I am forever grateful for my freedoms!

On the day of February 22, 2006 our lives were changed forever. Our son SSG Curtis T. Howard, II lost his life, along with SGT Gordon F. Misner, II and SPC Thomas J. Wilwerth, they left that evening on a recovery mission. On the return trip an Improvised Explosive Device cut short the lives of these young men.
We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice Curtis and the others made for our country and for us. The war, and this loss, will be with us the rest of our lives. But rather than dwell in sadness, let us learn from his courage and strength displayed. Curtis will always be remembered and honored along with those brave men and women who have fallen in battle. But he did not die in vain.
As we reflect this day, we recall his broad smile and his laugh. There is not a day when I don't think about him, sometimes shedding some tears. But today after receiving the news six years ago, I am very proud of his life and his legacy. May God continue to give us the strength to face each day.
Love, Dad

my condolence
rudolph frazier

Sgt. Howard I am thinking of you sir.

Go Blue!!! They brought us home a Sugar Bowl Championship ol buddy.
Miss ya

January 17, 2012

STILL MISSING YOU!!!!

Auntie Nisey

Roll Tide!!!

Your Arkansas Friend- Rudolph FraZIER

Sgt.Howard I am thinking of you sir.

GO BLUE. Thinking of you

We had some fun times in Kansas. Two Birmingham kids clicking instantly.. The good times continued in Korea, two wide-eyed kids not knowing what the future hold for us. From boys to men...I love you brah....

I think of you always, I tell your story to all that will listen. Till we meet again old friend. DL3

Thanks again bro. We will not forget you.

SGT.Howard you will never be forgotten sir you will always be in my heart sir.

It is so easy for me to keep up with your passing, because it was during the time I delivered my first child, Triniti. She was just 6 days old when you passed. I keep your obituary in my car and she is always looking at it. She always ask me about you. I wish you could have met her. Now five years later I have my second child, Christian. Everyone has said at times he favors you. I can also see the resemblance. Remembering you always, your cousin, Toni

Sgt.Howard your memory will never fade from my heart sir.

It's been five years and I still remember what I was doing when I got the sad news about you. You will always be in my memory.


Love and still MISS YOU!!!
Auntie Nisey

As you can see Curtis, you have touched many people in many ways. It has been five years and your memory will be forever in our hearts!

It has been five years that we received the news, and also the first time that I could bring myself to put my thoughts and feeling in words. There has not been a day that I do not think of you and Tamara, and how I wish you both were here to tell you how much I love you all. There has been a void in my life in which it cannot be replaced, but with the help of the Lord I will survive. Love Mom

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Curtis T. Howard:
Please accept my remembrance of Curtis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

My it's been 5 years that we receive the news. Oh, it seems like just yesterday. There isn't a day that comes which I don't think of you. Sometimes I hear your laughter, and it is those days you bring a smile to me face. Life has forever changed but, "hey" you are the "Man. Give my best to Tamara. Love each and every day. Dad

I simply cannot believe it has been 5 years now, it still feels like yesterday. I think about you constantly and just wish I could pick up the phone just to talk. My life has truly changed since you and Tam have been gone but by having faith and trusting in God everything will be alright. I love you and thank you for the sacrifice that you made. Always on my mind and in my heart. Your Little Sister Marquita Howard

December 1, 2010

THINKING OF YOU. (TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER ALWAYS)

"LUV YA & MISS YA,"

AUNTIE NISEY

i'm thankful for people like you.Thanks bro

Sgt.Howard your memory will never fade sir I will always remember you I just wish I could have met you sir.. To The Howard Family Be Blessed.

I will always remember your smile and the laughter we shared. I honor you and all Veterans past and present who serve and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our continued freedoms. Your beautiful light in this world shines on because those who love you keep your memory close to our hearts.

We celebrate Veterans Day those in active duty and especially those who gave their lives. You are always remembered each and every day, but on this day millions pause to give you honor.

holidays round the corner.thanks bro.heard a good one today-"soldiers and Jesus" by James Otto.

Curtis,
We met at A.S.U., fell in-love, and went our separate ways. Somehow we remained friends, and in each other's hearts. I will always hold you dear to my heart. Forever my chiquita! God is now your chief, stay strong in heaven soldier. Love always Tina

Happy Birthday SWETTIE!!!!!!
Still MISSING YOU

LOVE

Auntie (Nisey)

happy birthday bro.its because of you and others like you that we get to celebrate ours.thanks

Today we pause and reflect that thirty-seven years ago today you were born. Oh, how much I miss your laughter. The void in my life remains empty but my thoughts of you remain strong. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Love ya and miss you! Dad

Curt,

Thanks for sharing this link in memory of your son Curtis. You can tell he was a wonderful young man from the pictures and memories people have shared about him. I know nothing can heal the pain you and your family has felt over these past several years, but I wanted to share with you a poem that is special to me. This was shared with me when my mom passed away. I hope in some small way you will be comforted by it too. God Bless you and your family and thank you to your son and your family for his ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Stairway to Heaven Tear Drops Poem

They say memories are golden,
Well, maybe that is true;
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried;
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still;
In my heart you hold a piece
No one could ever fill.

But now I know you want me
To mourn for you no more,
To remember the happy times
Life still has much in store.

Since you'll never be forgotten
I pledge to you today;
A hallowed place within my heart
Is where you'll always stay.

If tears could build a stairway
And heartache make a lane;
I'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

God Bless You and Thank you Curtis!

Thank you my Brother!

The ultimate sacrfice has been made, my heart goes out to you and your family,"PEACE", and may god continue to watch over your family, and fellow soldiers contnue your support.

Thanks for everything brother.I will never forget you.Lakers are putting in work.California Love

I will never forget you Sgt.Howard you will always be in my heart. FOR LIFE.

Go Blue Howard!!!! You gave the ultimate sacrifice for my family and every other family out there. I will do my best to make sure that they remember. Miss you and will NEVER forget.

H-Town on this memorial day I salute you and never will forget you and all the things that we went through.

I lost A friend. he gave the ultimate sacrifice on the altar of freedom! Please do not let my friends memory fade! Please I beg of you, it is from his sacrifice that we inhale freedom! Do not forget Curtis!!!

Sgt.Howard you will never be forgotten.

February 22, 2010

" MEMORIES "
Our memories build a special bridge
when love ones have to part
To help us feel we're with them
and sooth our grieving heart.

Our memories span the years we shared
preserving ties that bind.
They build a special bridge of love
and bring us peace of mind.

Missing you today and everyday

Love
Auntie Nisey

Adrienne Brown, Birmingham, AL

As I reflect on the past four years after receiving the devastating news about your death. Time has moved forward but the pain of that day still haunts me. You were my only son and no one can replace you. I recall your smile and that smooth laugh. I was looking at some pictures of you; one in particular was the pose with all the tattoos. Man how you were really bulked up. I will always be proud of the things you accomplished in the thirty-two years that God gave you on this earth. I realize we all must take that path, but the void of you not being here is sometimes difficult to comprehend. On that day four years ago, the weather was clear and cold; however, today it’s snowy and cold. What a marvelous sight to see all the fresh white blanket of snow that is covering everything that it touches. This is the how God pours out his Holy Spirit on all of us. God continues to touch us daily with his Grace and Mercy. Knowing that all is well with you in God’s presence helps to dull the pain. But on this day, February 22, 2010 a day that will always be remembered, because of the impact it had on everyone that knew you. We pause on this day to reflect not so much on your death, but the extraordinary life you lived. I also remember your two soldiers that were killed with you in Balad, Iraq. Curtis, continue to watch over us as we go about our daily lives without you, although I know that each day you are always remembered.
Love,
Dad

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Curtis T. Howard:
Remembering Curtis on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

CHRISTMAS,new years all these festivities we enjoy would be impossible without people like You.thanks bro

still trying to make it.been busy aint forgot you

Still MISSING U.

Love U

Aunt-tee
Nisey

Love you brother. I miss you. Thank you for everything.

On this Veterans Day we pause and reflect on those that gave their lives as they served their country. Our hearts are still sad because you are no longer walking this earth with us. We miss you very much, but most of all we are very proud of you son. So on this Veterans Day we salute you for making the ultimate sacrifice. We love you!

Fourth of July would be a lot different if it weren't for people like you.thanks
How long will you mourn me?-tupac

Happy Belated B'day SGT.HOWARD.I will never forget you sir.Never will i forget SGT.HOWARD.

HAPPY BELATED B'DAY--Nephew
June 18th was your day and you were in my thought as usually. So much was going on but you will never ever B 4gotten.

Love and miss you,
Auntie Nisey

Adrienne Brown
Birmingham, AL

happy fathers day bro, you will never be forgotten

a good man,leader,friend,more importantly a good father.God bless your family

SGT.HOWARD YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPOT IN MY HEART YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR ETERNITY SIR.TO THE HOWARD BE BLESS.

I knew and remember Curtis from summer day camp at Logan Elementary, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was one of the counselors, and personally one of my favorites. I was best-friends with Marquita for many years until I moved to Texas and we basically lost contact. I was recalling my younger years and my friendship with Marquita,trying to figure out the best way to try and contact her. I stumbled upon this devastating news of Curtis' death and felt the need to profess my condolences, and to wish the family well. I will always keep the Howard's in my heart, they always treated me like part of the family, and I love all of them including the late Curtis for that! God Bless.

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