He became famous for his role of Rafterman in Stanley Kubricks FULL METAL JACKET.
His portrayal gave him a unique entree into the world of the US Marine Corps.
This led him on a decades-long journey to be in service of our nations bravest.
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Thank you for your dedication to others and to America.
May all the gods bless you Kevyn.
Were being lit by fire in this photo.
We went to this source of warmth because the winter of 1985 was particularly freezing, he added.
Howard died Friday in a Las Vegas hospital surrounded by his loved ones,TMZ reportedper his family.
