Dick Winters Passes
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- Chad Harrison
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Dick Winters Passes
Hi all
Sorry if this has already been posted, but it would appear that Dick Winters passed away on the 2nd. True to his nature, he asked that his services not be public and not be announced.
Winters was a great man who helped us understand his generation. For those who dont know who this was, he is one of the last survivors from E Co 506th PIR that fought in World War Two and was brought into the spotlight by a number of Stephen Ambroses books.
Sorry if this has already been posted, didnt see it if it has.
Chad
PS - No real link to share, a simple search I am sure would get you whatever your looking for.
Sorry if this has already been posted, but it would appear that Dick Winters passed away on the 2nd. True to his nature, he asked that his services not be public and not be announced.
Winters was a great man who helped us understand his generation. For those who dont know who this was, he is one of the last survivors from E Co 506th PIR that fought in World War Two and was brought into the spotlight by a number of Stephen Ambroses books.
Sorry if this has already been posted, didnt see it if it has.
Chad
PS - No real link to share, a simple search I am sure would get you whatever your looking for.
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
I'll never have the courage of the greatest generation. My hat is off to all of them.
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
No, not posted before so thanks for sharing.
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/01/dick_winters_of_band_of_brothe.html
Rest in peace.
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/01/dick_winters_of_band_of_brothe.html
Rest in peace.
RE: Dick Winters Passes
No [:(]
Greatest respect for the greatest generation, my grandad is part of it.
Winter's quote in BoB always chokes me up:
"My grandson asked me if I was a hero in the War, I said no son I served in a Company of Heroes." Sums up the man
RIP with your brothers in arms.
Greatest respect for the greatest generation, my grandad is part of it.
Winter's quote in BoB always chokes me up:
"My grandson asked me if I was a hero in the War, I said no son I served in a Company of Heroes." Sums up the man
RIP with your brothers in arms.
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
Yes, this is very sad. I heard about it yesterday but could not confirm it, so never posted.
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
Very sorry to see him go. [:(]
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
A very stoic and heroic man who will be missed. We could use more like him these days.
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
When your in the military you serve under good officers and bad. There are officers that are truly leaders and there are officers that arent worth a damn. Major Winters from all I have read and seen embodied all the qualities a good officer should have. I hope that future generations of officers can look at his legacy and learn important values and pass them on to thier juniors as time passes.
I look back at my own service and can think of one officer that to this day inspires me. As a young airman a scarred from being shot down over vietnam air force major took me under his wing and taught me about leadership and honor. He was in the twilight of his air force career and had no reason to do so. To this day his words inspire me. Major Cathy where ever you are I still salute you.
RIP Dick Winters
I look back at my own service and can think of one officer that to this day inspires me. As a young airman a scarred from being shot down over vietnam air force major took me under his wing and taught me about leadership and honor. He was in the twilight of his air force career and had no reason to do so. To this day his words inspire me. Major Cathy where ever you are I still salute you.
RIP Dick Winters
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
ORIGINAL: cantona2
No [:(]
Greatest respect for the greatest generation, my grandad is part of it.
Winter's quote in BoB always chokes me up:
"My grandson asked me if I was a hero in the War, I said no son I served in a Company of Heroes." Sums up the man
RIP with your brothers in arms.
so say we all [:(]
RE: Dick Winters Passes
RIP my friend.
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
History should always remember good men, he, (Dick Winters), was one of them. Amen.
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
Thanks to Major Winters, and all heroes who sacrified to help make the world more just, humane, and peaceful. May we all strive to earn your sacrifice and insure it was not in vain.
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
God Speed Mr. Winter's and to all the WWII vets past and present
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God Speed Mr. Winter's and to all the WWII vets past and present
+1
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
He will be missed.
RE: Dick Winters Passes
A Great Man and a Humble Man, he should never be forgotten!
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ORIGINAL: Richie61
God Speed Mr. Winter's and to all the WWII vets past and present
Well said.
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RE: Dick Winters Passes
RIP. I'm sure he felt he had a good long life...so many didn't.
RE: Dick Winters Passes
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God Speed Mr. Winter's and to all the WWII vets past and present
Does this include Axis vets?
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