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Old 01-09-2011, 19:50   #1
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Dick Winters has passed away

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I am sad to say that the Patriot News in Harrisburg Pa has reported that Dick Winters from Easy Company 101ST Fame has passed away.

RIP warrior.



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Old 01-09-2011, 19:53   #2
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Rest Easy Sir.

Blue skies and soft landings. Thank you for your service and for the legacy you left for others to follow.
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Old 01-09-2011, 19:56   #3
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Rest in Peace Major Winters
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Old 01-09-2011, 20:15   #4
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Rest in Peace Sir....

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Old 01-09-2011, 20:16   #5
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One last DZ for a man who was certainly part of our Greatest Generation. God speed, sir.
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Old 01-09-2011, 20:19   #6
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I don't believe I have ever felt more heartbroken from the loss of someone who I've never had the pleasure of actually meeting. Although there have been so many good men, some of much recognition and others of little, who shared fantastic traits like those of Major Dick Winters, this is the one who I studied the most and would try so hard to emulate his characteristics.

Rest in peace Major Winters. You will never be forgotten.
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Old 01-09-2011, 20:22   #7
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Great soldier, great leader, great man. RIP.
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Old 01-09-2011, 20:29   #8
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Dick Winters: Reflections on the Band of Brothers, D-Day and Leadership

Rest in peace Major. Your philosophy on leadership continues to inspire soldiers.
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Old 01-09-2011, 20:46   #9
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Rest In Peace and God Bless You Sir, Thank You for your heroism in defense of America, despite never having had the pleasure of meeting you, your courage and candor has been a constant inspiration for me.
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Old 01-09-2011, 20:52   #10
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The epitome of a combat leader.
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Old 01-09-2011, 21:02   #11
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What a great example of an American. RIP ....
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Old 01-09-2011, 21:04   #12
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Rest in peace, Sir. Your story was inspirational and one that I will never forget. Although it has been said by those that served under him that they would follow Major Winters to hell, today I am confident many of them rendezvoused in heaven.
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Old 01-09-2011, 21:16   #13
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The GREATEST generation indeed.

Thank you for the example you were and continue to be.

Rest in peace Sir.
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Old 01-09-2011, 21:27   #14
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Rest in Peace Sir. I will be looking for you, Col Howard, Col Maroney and Others..... at that Rally Point, just off of the Final DZ!!

Thoughts and Prayers Out!!
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Old 01-09-2011, 21:34   #15
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I am amazed at how this country has, throughout history, consistently produced real-life heroes. They come from nowhere, with very humble origins, and go forth and do the impossible.

Dick Winters was a great man and a hero. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
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