Howard Adams Flanigan

Biography

Howard Adams Flanigan lived through eras of transformation and answered his nation’s call with quiet resolve, contributing to the civic life of his community and standing as a model of steady service. Though the details of his specific duties may be recorded elsewhere, the values he embodied—hard work, reliability, and compassion—were unmistakable.

He is remembered by family and friends as a reliable presence who valued relationships and the broader social good, and his memory rests at Arlington National Cemetery, where so many who shared his commitment to country are honored.