Bell tolled for Teddy Baker, Edward Lee Brown
Southern Ute Veterans Association Commander and Vietnam combat veteran, Howard Richards Sr. recently had the privilege of ringing the Honor Bell in Colorado Springs on Sept. 28, 2025, at the invitation of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1075. Richards provided the rendering of Bell Honors in recognition of local Vietnam veterans, Teddy Baker and Edward Lee Brown. Richards was accompanied by his grandson, Joseph Howell, an associate member of Chapter 1075.
“I was tolling the bell for two Vietnam veterans locally, Teddy Baker (U.S. Army) and the other was Edward Lee Brown (U.S. Army), both Vietnam combat veterans who are since deceased,” Richards said. “The [Vietnam Veterans of America] 1075 Chapter respects me for being a Vietnam combat veteran, and they gave me the privilege and honor of ringing that bell in honor our two local veterans.”…