Howell Estes

I had the privilege of working with General Estes when he was a Major General in the Pentagon in 1991. He was a wonderful boss and quite the gentleman. When he made his third star he tracked me down in the pentagon and sent me a beautiful arrangement of flowers with a note. Thanking me for helping him make a promotion. Then when he made his fourth star, he tracked me down again in the pentagon and sent me another beautiful arrangement of flowers with the same note thanking me for helping...

General Estes was instrumental in getting me an assignment change when I discovered my dad was dying. I had met with him about another matter and I brought up to him that I would be seeking a humanitarian assignment. He told me to give my information to his assistant and the next day I had orders. Amazing. He was such a kind and humble man. My condolences to the family but I hope you will find great comfort in knowing that he made a difference in the world.

It's been almost a year. Not too many days go by that I do not think of Howell and my dad. My dad has passed on as well. I know he and Howell are at peace. I'll always remember the friendship they shared. Sending prayers and hugs to Howell's friends and family. To God be the glory!

General Estes was my DCM at George AFB in California. I was a young airman but I admired him for his leadership and demeanor. My condolences to the family. A job well done by a good and faithful servant

I served with General Estes at George AFB as his squadron legal person in the 35th EMS until 1981. Sorry for the family loss. He was a great Commander.

To The General's Family and Friends: It was my great honor and professional enjoyment and fulfillment to have served as the J-2 (Intelligence), Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and a counterpart to General Estes, during his service there as the J-3 (operations). For those who know of the dynamic between the ops officer and the intel officer, this could have gone south at any time -- but it did not. I will always look back on this period of our shared service as one of the most intense and...

My condolences to all Howel's family and friends. I was a cadet at Manlius while Howel was there, and I certainly remember him as an impressive person and a remarkable cadet leader.

In 1971-72 my dad, Lt. Col Marlin Richardson (in the picture at CNA), was Deputy Commander at Soesterberg/CNA. Capt. Estes (at the time) and his family had just moved there from their last assignment. As a nerdy 15 year old, all of the younger pilots were like larger than life to me , especially Capt. Estes, he towered over all of them. My Dad used to say when "Howell" would come into his office he would tell him to have a seat and then he would stand up so they would be eye to eye! lol At...