Wes Howe, Major, USMC, now stands watch over heaven's streets. Rest in peace.
***October 19, 2025 edit*** Wes is no longer with us. He breathed his final breath at about 5:40 PM Pacific/ 8:40 PM Eastern time tonight.
Goodbye old friend.
“From the Halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country’s battles In the air, on land, and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marine.
Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in ev’ry clime and place Where we could take a gun; In the snow of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job The United States Marines
Here’s health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve; In many a strife we’ve fought for life And never lost our nerve; If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven’s scenes; They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.”
Semper Fidelis and rest in peace, Major Howe.
Tony.
Original post: My son and I are heading to Oregon tonight to say goodbye to Wes Howe. Stage 4 lung cancer. DNR in effect. Hopefully we can make it before The Lord calls him home.
TonyThis message has been edited. Last edited by: benny6,
Always respected his opinion and enjoyed his post.
I will keep him in my prayers and hope that he does not suffer.
October 07, 2025, 04:18 PM
12131
He always comes across as a gentleman professional in all his posting. Sorry to hear this.
Q
October 07, 2025, 05:24 PM
old rugged cross
Hate to hear that. Godspeed Wes.
"Practice like you want to play in the game"
October 07, 2025, 05:26 PM
Lt CHEG
I’m very sorry to hear that, Wes will be missed. I hope you have a safe and peaceful trip and are able to say a proper goodbye to your friend. Please give him all our best.
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
October 07, 2025, 05:38 PM
bigpond73
Very sad to hear. Thanks for going to see him. Prayers for you all.
Mike
You can run, but you cannot hide.
If you won't stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
October 07, 2025, 05:40 PM
parabellum
Please tell him we all say hello and that he will be missed.
I wasn't aware he was ill.
October 07, 2025, 05:53 PM
Pipe Smoker
Sad news. Prayers for Wes.
What is his screen name?
Serious about crackers.
October 07, 2025, 06:10 PM
12131
Weshowe
Q
October 07, 2025, 06:24 PM
RIC.45
Prayers offered for all. Godspeed peace and comfort to you and your loved ones Wes.
Rick
Texting.......easier than calling.
October 07, 2025, 06:30 PM
nhracecraft
Very sad to hear. I did not know Wes, other than by his posts here. I always found it interesting that nearly all of his posts had an opening salutation, either directly to someone by name, or to everyone in which case he opened with 'Gents'. I took that as a sign that he was kind at heart, and a friend to all. I do know that had had great taste in rifles, rifle builders, and friends. He will surely be missed.
If Some is Good, and More is Better.....then Too Much, is Just Enough !! Trump 47....Making America Great Again! "May Almighty God bless the United States of America" - parabellum 7/26/20 Live Free or Die!
October 07, 2025, 06:55 PM
fritz
I didn't know he had cancer. Cancer sucks.
Prayers for family and friends.
October 07, 2025, 07:55 PM
ArtieS
Wes is a wonderful guy and will be missed. He doesn't know me, but please tell him we care, and will miss him.
You are a good man, Benny.
"I vowed to myself to fight against evil more completely and more wholeheartedly than I ever did before. . . . That’s the only way to pay back part of that vast debt, to live up to and try to fulfill that tremendous obligation."
Alfred Hornik, Sunday, December 2, 1945 to his family, on his continuing duty to others for surviving WW II.
October 08, 2025, 12:30 AM
benny6
Thank you, my friends! I will share the kind words you all have shared with him in a few short hours. I’m boarded in SFO and on my way to PDX right now.