Posted by Bill Reno on July 16, 2010:

Bob and I went to the 12th Engineer Bn in Dexheim, Germany for our first assignment. Five new lieutenants from '61 joined the 12th after its return from Berlin and did the normal tasks we were trained to do at USMA and Ft Belvoir. Mostly we worked hard, got married, had kids and enjoyed the friendship of each other and the great pleasure of soldiering. Bob Harris stood out among our classmates as one who did his job superbly but probably enjoyed his assignment more than most of us. He was selfless in assisting his soldiers, and was a master at training and leading his troops, be they individuals, squads, platoons, or companies. He was respected by all with whom he came in contact; respected as a man, a leader, and as a soldier. Bob personified the values ingrained in him at West Point and brought his selfless commitment to service to every job he had throughout his distinguished career. West Point, his classmates, his family and the many soldiers he influenced are all proud of his contributions to our country and are equally proud of our service with him. Bob was truly a good person. Bill Reno, Classmate

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