01-09-2011, 19:50
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Dick Winters has passed away
Gents,
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.
MK262MOD1 sends
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01-09-2011, 19:53
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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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01-09-2011, 19:56
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Rest in Peace Major Winters
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01-09-2011, 20:15
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"If one day you decide to know yourself...you'll have to choose the warrior path...You'll reach the darkness of your spirit.... Then, if you overcome your fears....You will know who you are."
"De Oppresso Liber"
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01-09-2011, 20:16
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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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01-09-2011, 20:19
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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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01-09-2011, 20:22
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Great soldier, great leader, great man. RIP.
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01-09-2011, 20:29
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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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01-09-2011, 20:46
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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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01-09-2011, 20:52
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The epitome of a combat leader.
RIP Sir.
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01-09-2011, 21:02
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What a great example of an American. RIP ....
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01-09-2011, 21:04
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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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01-09-2011, 21:16
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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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01-09-2011, 21:27
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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!!
Martin
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01-09-2011, 21:34
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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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