'Wild Bill' Guarnere dies

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'Wild Bill' Guarnere dies

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"Friends and family are mourning the death of a national hero. William 'Wild Bill' Guarnere, a South Philly native and World War II vet who was portrayed on the television miniseries, 'Band of Brothers,' died on Saturday at the age of 90 ...

"'He was without a doubt one of the bravest and best soldiers in all of Easy Company,' said Easy Company historian Jake Powers. 'He was one of the best combat leaders not only in his company but also the division. If there was a fight going on with the 1st Platoon or 3rd Platoon, Bill would miraculously show up and leave 2nd Platoon to go help. He would march to the sound of gunfire. He had no reservations and was just a fearless man in combat.'

"Guarnere's time in the war ended when he lost his right leg while trying to help a wounded soldier. For his efforts during the Brecourt Manor Assault on D-Day, he earned the Silver Star. He later received two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts ..."



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That is sad news, but the WWII generation is rapidly dying off. It is good that Guarnere and many of his comrades have been immortalized in "Band of Brothers".
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Rest in peace, Wild Bill.
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RIP. I was just going to post a link to the story too. Glad to see he lived to a ripe old age.
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Rest in Peace old warrior
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See ya around the old block, pal. RIP.
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