January 10, 201114 yr https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/01/dick_winters_of_band_of_brothe.html Edited January 10, 201114 yr by Crew Report
January 10, 201114 yr Part of the Greatest Generation....RIP and thank you for your great service to our country.
January 10, 201114 yr That was one man I wish I could have met. It would have been an honor. In my opinion, he represented the finest qualities of a leader, officer, and American. RIP.
January 10, 201114 yr Oh man. I am really disappointed in myself that I missed this. He passed away on Jan 2nd. (according to Wikipedia, actually not a lot of press out on this) Damn. RIP Sir. Edited January 10, 201114 yr by stoleit2x
January 10, 201114 yr He passed on 2 Jan and had a small funeral 8 Jan just for family and close friends. I think about the end of the episode when they link up with forces from Utah beach and more or less saying that he wants to know nothing but peace and quiet after the war. I guess if he did say that his wish has been granted. RIP
January 10, 201114 yr A great man, warrior and leader. RIP. I like these quotes from the article: People who knew Winters during and after the war said he is exactly what he appears to be. He could lead without ever raising his voice or swearing. His friend Bob Hoffman, a Lebanon architect, said Winters’ eyes could “burn a hole right through you.” The men who served under him and people who only met him later in life call him a hero, no matter what he says. According to the book, one wounded member of Easy Company wrote Winters from a hospital bed in 1945, “I would follow you into hell.”
January 11, 201114 yr It is called The Greatest Generation for a reason. RIP sir. Edited January 11, 201114 yr by osulax05
January 11, 201114 yr Easily one of the most respected officers of the 20th century! They don't make 'em like they used to...Definitely one of my role models!
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