Robert Saxy Richard

 

 

 

Born: Jennings, Louisiana

 

Resides: Jennings, Louisiana

 

Family: 3 Daughters

 

          

 

Age: 50

 

Robert Saxy Richard graduated from Jennings High School in 1991, and McNeese State University in 2000; majoring in History with a minor in English.

 

Robert Saxy Richard retired, in 2009 from the Army. Entering in the service in 1991, He was enlisted until 2000; where then he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. His highest rank achieved was Captain (0-3). Robert Saxy Richard retired with almost 18 years of both reserve, and active duty time with multiple units and also reserve time with the 256th Infantry Brigade. He Served in Iraq as an Infantry Platoon Leader, from October 2004 to October 2005. Robert Saxy Richard was wounded in combat earning the Purple Heart Medal, Bronze Star, and The Combat Infantry Badge. He returned home to take command of the unit he deployed overseas with and later retired as an instructor/cadre at Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Camp Ball, La, under the 199th Leadership Regiment.     

          Since retirement, Robert Saxy Richard has returned back to his musical background as a professional musician playing, and has played all over the world; to include countries of Belize, Honduras, & Switzerland at the International Blues Festival. He is a saxophonist/vocalist with Major Handy and The Louisiana Blues Band, and also with Grammy Award winning Buckwheat Zydeco. Lastly, Robert Saxy Richard has taken on aspirations of acting and is pursuing film. He has been featured in several films and series to include Pure Country 3, Queen Sugar, NCIS, and most recently in a featured role on a project named L' Expliation. (All Of Me).  Please scroll down to the video section and the movie clip 

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