Dick Winters, of 'Band of Brothers' fame, dies

[Bigmack]

Source: Pennlive.com

Dick Winters, the former World War II commander whose war story was told in the book and miniseries “Band of Brothers,” has died.
Dick Winters led a quiet life on his Fredericksburg farm and in his Hershey home until the book and miniseries “Band of Brothers” threw him into the international spotlight.

Read more: http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/01/dick_winters_of_band_of_brothe.html

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RIP...

Your story and your quote... "I wasn't a hero... but I served in a company of heroes"... inspired us all.

[hlthe2b]

1. What a life well lived...

He made such an impact. Be at peace, Mr. Winters. You deserve it.

[thaddeus_flowe]

2. kick

plagiarism by ambrose and romanticized war by spielberg aside,
these men gave me hope and pride to be human

[heliarc]

9. +1 nt

[TacticalPeek]

17. Welcome to DU,

posting, that is.

:kick:

My dad was an infantry sergeant in the Battle of the Bulge, and gave me hope and pride, too.

Also: FTA.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

3. The pic in that article was disturbing...

Dumbyass wasn't fit to share the stage with Dick Winters, or any other combat vet, for that matter.

[madrchsod]

11. people that go awol should`t be a president....

[GoddessOfGuinness]

19. Hmmm...I wonder if the "where's the birth certificate" flap was

the rethug way of getting even for questioning Dumbyass' impeccable :sarcasm: service record?

[IamK]

4. True Hero

Distinguished Service Cross
Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf Cluster
Purple Heart
Presidential Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster
American Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 service stars and arrow device
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
Croix de guerre with palm
French Liberation Medal
Oorlogskruis with palm
Belgian WWII Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge with 2 combat stars
Medal of the City of Eindhoven

[Ex Lurker]

15. Should have been a MoH in there

but there was a divisional quota on them during the Normandy campaign and the 101st had already awarded its allotment.

[Botany]

5. If I live 1/100 of the life of Dick Winters then I would have "done good."

Dick Winters :patriot:

[Duer 157099]

6. These guys salute you, Sir.

[kooth]

7. We need more like him ...

The world needs more people like Dick Winters. Rest in peace, sir.

[devilgrrl]

8. RIP Mr. Winters

:patriot:

[madrchsod]

10. that`s one of the reasons we call them the greatest generation

and sadly they are slowly dieing away..

[Aristus]

12. Mr. Winters is off to Fiddler's Green. Farewell, sir. Well done.

:patriot:

Have a cold one with the ones who didn't make it back.

You all have my boundless admiration.

[rasputin1952]

13. Taps plays gently from beyond the rise sir...

From one vet to another, Rest in Peace, you did well.

:patriot:

[Ryano42]

14. Rest Well...and as you said on D Day...

"If I live though this day, I will live on a farm and live the rest of my days in PEACE"

To you...CURRAHEE!

[sufrommich]

16. A true American hero. RIP,Mr.Winters.

[RamboLiberal]

18. RIP Mr Winters - you and your Band of Brothers are true heroes!

[MilesColtrane]

20. Godspeed, Currahee.

The world owes each and every man who fought to bring down Hitler an incalculable debt.

Thank you, sir.

[Ohio Joe]

21. RIP - nt

[Rhiannon12866]

22. Very sad, but he certainly led a remarkable life, was a real-life hero.

I saw the mini-series and it's stayed with me, especially Winters, a brave soldier and a likable human being. Godspeed, Major Winters... ;( :patriot:

Loved the quote, and this one is memorable, too:
War does not make men great, but sometimes, war brings out the greatness in men.
Major Dick Winters

[Paladin]

23. The Term "Hero" Is Way Overused Today. Winters Was The Real Deal. (n/t)

[yourout]

24. RIP....I am sure the other EZcompany were waiting for him on the other side.