California’s War Dead

    Merideth L. Howard

    Merideth L. Howard, 52

    Army Reserve, Sergeant 1st Class
    Gender: Female
    Hometown: Alameda
    Burial: Cremated
    She was one dynamic woman. She was a good, dedicated, hard worker. She always did more than what was expected.
    — David White, fire school instructor

    At the time of her death, Howard was the oldest female casualty of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Her husband planned to scatter her ashes in two fireworks displays.
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    Two memories of Merideth L. Howard

    I DON'T KNOWED UNTIL THAT SEE YOUR IMAGE IN THIS PAGE,THAT IT A WOMAN FIGHT AND HELP OTHER PEOPLE IT'S VERY EXCEPTIONAL,WHEN I SEE YOU, REMEMBER ME AT MY MOTHER.REST IN PEACE, MISS HOWARD.
    P.D.:MARACAY,ARAGUA,VENEZUELA.
    E-MAIL:JCVU6925@HOTMAIL.COM

    — JUAN VILORIA
    May 30, 2008 at 7:02 a.m.
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    I knew Merideth in Afghansitan only slightly, but I know that she truly made a difference in the lives of the Afghans that she touched. Her Soldiers described her as dedicated beyond all doubt; as a loving and caring human being who came to Afghanistan simply to help those who needed it most. God bless her. May she rest in peace.

    — Col. Thomas Collins
    September 29, 2008 at 11:26 a.m.
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