Bruce Howard

Gregg, Barbara & Family...
I knew him when he was a young man...A Bridgeport police officer, a weekend National Guardsman, relative, dear friend, husband and Dad...
I was your maid of honor,
my daughter was the flower girl in your wedding to my cousin Barbara. I was there when Gregg was born. I was there for the happy and sad days. I remember your kindness and caring.
Memories are flooding in as I think about your legacy and how many people loved you. Bruce, you loved...

My deepest condolences to Gregg and entire Howard family for your loss. I cherished the chats your dad and I would have, even as an alumnus. He must've been a great soldier, officer, coach, father,...man. May the Lord's light shine upon him so he may rest in peace.

Dear Greg & family,
I am sorry I cannot attend the funeral services for your dad due to a prior commitment. I do want you to know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.
I cannot believe I will be going to ND football & basketball games & not see your dad there but I know he will be with us in spirit.
Mary Ann Nemergut

Pop's was the best I have coached at many schools but ND was better because of Pop's .
He will be missed !

Retired girl's basketball Coach Stratford High School

Pops favorite pre game speech
Dear Lord, the battles we go through life, We ask for a chance that's fair, A chance to equal our stride, A chance to do or dare, If we should win, let it be by the code, Faith and Honor held high, If we should lose, we'll stand by the road, And cheer as the winners go by. Day by Day, we get better and better

Pops I miss you so much

Always a gentleman and a person who would do anything for you. He deeply cared for the ND players both on the field and perhaps more importantly off the field. He really could not hide that kind heart behind the gruff exterior. He will be missed by many.
-Neil Kelly

My deepest condolences are extended to the Howard Family. While Bruce touched the lives of many people through the military, Bridgeport PD where we worked together, and Notre Dame High School after his retirement, what was most impactfull was the example and interaction with the students at Notre Dame. He touched the lives of so many young adults there and for that he should be forever remembered and emulated. He will be sadly missed by so many. Rest In Peace my brother in blue.