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Old 03-09-2014, 18:55   #1
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William "Wild Bill" Guarnere

William "Wild Bill" Guarnere, one of the World War II veterans whose exploits were dramatized in the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died. He was 90.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/03/09...s-at-0/%5Dhere
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Old 03-09-2014, 19:02   #2
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Old 03-09-2014, 19:02   #3
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Old 03-09-2014, 19:20   #4
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RIP Paratrooper...he looked to be a real character, and a good one to boot.
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Old 03-09-2014, 20:12   #5
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Rest in Peace, Warrior and thank you for your service!
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Rest in Peace Trooper!!!!!!
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Old 03-09-2014, 20:36   #7
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RIP.

Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice.

There is a reunion going on in Heaven tonight.

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Old 03-09-2014, 20:41   #8
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When I get to heaven....Saint Peter's gonna say....How'd you earn your living boy....how'd you earn your pay.....Airborne Airborne All the Way!

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Old 03-10-2014, 15:19   #9
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REST IN PEACE......

REST IN PEACE, Bill...you are now reunited with Babe Heflin, Dick Winters and the rest of paratroopers that served with Easy Company. TK
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Old 03-10-2014, 18:13   #10
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Rest in Peace "Wild Bill" and thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten.
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