Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors 104-year-old Veteran Taylor Howard. From 1942 to 1945, he served with the 92nd Infantry sharing his combat during World War II.  Before that his journey of purpose started in 1937 when he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. Taylor’s pull toward civic engagement and advocacy for people of color prompted him to become part of the NAACP in 1938, where later he served as vice president for the Gulfport branch. After the war, Howard returned to his home, and not to rest. He attended dozens of political protests and caucuses. If it helped the advancement of minorities, Howard made sure he was a part of the movement. Taylor’s humble spirit has taken him far in his life. He is a man of many accomplishments and the epitome of black history. When asked if there was one more message, he would give to the world what it would be? He replied, “Every human of any color should be treated the same way.” Thank you Taylor for fighting for what is right and THANK YOU for your service.