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Chad Harrison -> Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 5:42:29 AM)
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.

ilovestrategy -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 8:51:18 AM)
I'll never have the courage of the greatest generation. My hat is off to all of them.

Josh -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 9:26:50 AM)
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.

cantona2 -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 9:43:21 AM)
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.

hgilmer3 -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 1:44:22 PM)
Yes, this is very sad. I heard about it yesterday but could not confirm it, so never posted.

Erik Rutins -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 1:46:36 PM)
Very sorry to see him go. [:(]

sol_invictus -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 3:09:13 PM)
A very stoic and heroic man who will be missed. We could use more like him these days.

Ketza -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 3:27:10 PM)
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

Yogi the Great -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 3:33:52 PM)
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marky -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 4:01:03 PM)
quote: 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 [:(] [image]http://glenb.tripod.com/21salute.jpg[/image]

SLAAKMAN -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 4:27:40 PM)
[image]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4389121577_45c0985492.jpg[/image] RIP my friend.

planner 3 -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 4:28:59 PM)
History should always remember good men, he, (Dick Winters), was one of them. Amen.

Anthropoid -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 4:50:18 PM)
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.

Richie61 -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 7:12:21 PM)
God Speed Mr. Winter's and to all the WWII vets past and present [sm=Tank-fahr09.gif]

stuman -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 7:18:57 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Richie61 God Speed Mr. Winter's and to all the WWII vets past and present [sm=Tank-fahr09.gif] +1

David Heath -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 10:14:53 PM)
He will be missed.

htuna -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 11:43:15 PM)
A Great Man and a Humble Man, he should never be forgotten!

Arctic Blast -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/10/2011 11:57:09 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Richie61 God Speed Mr. Winter's and to all the WWII vets past and present [sm=Tank-fahr09.gif] Well said.

wodin -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/11/2011 2:52:43 AM)
RIP. I'm sure he felt he had a good long life...so many didn't.

jomni -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/11/2011 4:43:21 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Richie61 God Speed Mr. Winter's and to all the WWII vets past and present [sm=Tank-fahr09.gif] Does this include Axis vets? *This might stir things up whether the answer is a Yes or a No so everyone please be civil in your replies.

bairdlander2 -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/11/2011 6:01:27 AM)
And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell, "One more soldier reporting sir, I've served my time in Hell".

wodin -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/11/2011 12:14:18 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: jomni quote: ORIGINAL: Richie61 God Speed Mr. Winter's and to all the WWII vets past and present [sm=Tank-fahr09.gif] Does this include Axis vets? *This might stir things up whether the answer is a Yes or a No so everyone please be civil in your replies. It would for me.

Josh -> RE: Dick Winters Passes (1/11/2011 10:17:57 PM)
Just want to mention he's certainly not forgotten here either, one of the cities he helped liberating (Eindhoven in the Netherlands, where he is an honorary citizen) the city council honoured him with a minute of silence. link: here link Now they're even talking about a statue for him there: http://eindhoven.blog.nl/geschiedenis/2011/01/10/ereburger-major-richard-winters-overleden-tijd-voor-standbeeld Wonder if Major Winters would have liked that, but there you go, a statue. Personally I'd like that.

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