Richard "Dick" Winters dies

[MoJo]

Maj. Richard "Dick" Winters leader of Easy Co 2/506 PIR 101st Airborne Division the paratrooper unit made famous in "Band of Brothers" died January 2, 2011 he was 92. Winters was born January 21, 1918 in Pennsylvania he served in the paratroopers during WWII. Rest in Peace noble warrior.

[DONT TREAD ON ME]

[Oldgringo]

The jeep driver said,"... you're surrounded by Germans..."

Lt. Winters replied,"...we're paratroopers, we're supposed to be surrounded..."

Thank you and God Bless, Major.

ATW

[RoyGBiv]

I never knew the man, other than through his depiction in BoB... But I'm typing this with tears in my eyes.

Thank you Major. Godspeed Sir.

[A-R]

Dick Winters is a true American hero. And Band of Brothers is one of the best books I've ever read.

[grim-bob]

WOW! Sorry to hear this. Have read his book and several others surrounding his work/topic. I think we've probably all seen BoB. Rest in Peace Dick!

[longhorn_92]

A true hero!

[Grammy]

RIP fellow Duper

[cougartex]

[Vic]

Several articles have stated that a public memorial is pending.

I would love to pay my respects in person.

[The Annoyed Man]

Dick Winters was the real deal. I think he might have had more integrity in his pinky finger than many have in their entire being. The consolation for me is, Winters was a Christian man, and I believe that I know where he's gone to. Maybe we'll get to shake his hand some day.

[powerboatr]

Rest easy HERO

[WEC]

RIP Dick Winters.

As he has stated, he does not believe himself to be a hero but he served in a company of heroes.



ETA: I still consider him a hero after his assault on the 88's. Carry on, soldier.

[C-dub]

I never knew the man, other than through his depiction in BoB... But I'm typing this with tears in my eyes.

Thank you Major. Godspeed Sir.

And he didn't seek to be a hero. He just did what had to be done like so many others. He did it so someone else wouldn't have to.