Army Maj. Gen. Homer Smith passes at age 89

By Esther GarciaMarch 24, 2011

Caisson Honor Guard
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fort Sam Houston Caisson Honor Guard prepare to place the casket of Maj. Gen. Homer Smith on the back of the Caisson for the procession to the internment services. The procession included the U.S. Army Medical Command Band, members of the 14th Milita... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Gen. Trombitas presents flag
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Maj. Gen. Simeon Trombitas, commanding general, United States Army South, presents the U.S. flag to Jette Buhl-Smith during funeral services March 17 at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for her husband Army Maj. Gen. Homer Smith. Smith, a Texas... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Flower on casket
3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – With the help of her father, John O'Hara, Brigette Olivia O'Hara, places a rose on her grandfather's casket, Army Maj. General Homer Smith, following the internment services at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery March 17. During the Vietnam war, ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL