Sgt. Richard Sam Howard, age 36

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Lost to gun violence on August 18, 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida.

Sgt. Howard was a true hero even in death. He was an organ donor and donated both of his kidneys, both lungs, his liver, and heart. All of it went to people in dire need. In total, he saved five lives.

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