Major Richard "Dick" Winters passes

[ardowling]

Didn't see this posted:
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/01/dick_winters_of_band_of_brothe.html

RIP sir:(

[Buford]

The interviews of the real Winters in Band of Brothers were awesome.

RIP

[Stadium-Armory]

The interviews of the real Winters in Band of Brothers were awesome.

RIP

Indeed. THAT guy was a leader. RIP sir.

[ixcuincle]

RIP

I remember reading Band of Brothers

[Dan T.]

A fine citizen soldier and a quiet hero. Thank you Dick Winters.

[PokerPacker]

Hell of a leader. We salute you, sir.

[LD0506]

One of the men that helped make "The Greatest Generation" a reality and a simple truth. The way he always credited others and never claimed to be a hero, but served with many spoke volumes about his character. My condolences to his family and my thanks for all he did to bring the accounts of Easy Co. to the attention of the public.

Rest in Peace Sir, you have earned it.

[Bang]

Salute

~John

[Cept One]

R.I.P. He was a true American hero.

[ardowling]

Just a really humble man:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeWXoYHgmTU

Currahee Sir

[dockeryfan]

I must have watched this at least 4 times. I so admired their struggle and the way it was portrayed on film.

[HeHateIggles]

One of the men that helped make "The Greatest Generation" a reality and a simple truth. The way he always credited others and never claimed to be a hero, but served with many spoke volumes about his character. My condolences to his family and my thanks for all he did to bring the accounts of Easy Co. to the attention of the public.

Rest in Peace Sir, you have earned it.

Couldn't have said this better myself.

[Cheers, Beers and Mountaineers]

Rest in peace.

I've watched Band of Brothers a million times and just watching the interviews with Major Winters was something else, as was the interviews from the other veterans from Easy Company.

An American hero, truly.

Quoting from a letter he received-

"I cherish the memories of a question my grandson asked me the other day when he said, 'Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?' Grandpa said 'No...but I served in a company of heroes..."

[Cdowwe]

Just saw this sad news. I just finished his own book.. it is a great compliment to BoB. RIP

[Spartacus87]

Quoting from a letter he received-

"I cherish the memories of a question my grandson asked me the other day when he said, 'Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?' Grandpa said 'No...but I served in a company of heroes..."
Easily one of the most powerful and touching moments I've ever seen in a movie or TV show. And it was 100% heartfelt and real.

What an amazing person.

Rest in Peace.

[JMS]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Richard_Winters.jpeg

I read Ambroses Band of Brothers, I read Winters more band of brothers, and I read Malarky's beyond band of brothers....

The thing that really leaped out at me the most about that entire series with regard to Winters was how far he had come. He was sweeping up his fathers grocery store before the war. He enlists in the army; and by the time Germany surrendered he was a major who commanded hundreds of men who respected him. Then after the war was over; when his friend asks what he's going to do; he talk about going back to sweeping out his fathers grocery store.

Think about what a super stud that guy was, and what would have happenned to him if no war had occured. It boggles the mind that their are people just walking around out there with such greatness in them. That was my takek away from the entire band of brothers series. Quietly competent and brave...

Hears leutenant dyke complaining on the eve of the battle of the bulge; winters says you have a bigger problem leutenant dyke.........

Great stuff.
You think about what the war did for him; what

[Henry]

My first few years on ES my sig was a quote from Winters.

"Men, there's nothing to get excited about. The situation is normal; we are surrounded."

I think that pretty much says it all.

[dfitzo53]

Rest in peace.

[Mongo2365]

Band of Brothers is one of my favorite miniseries and the book is just fantastic too. I never read his book but now I think that I will have to. RIP Major, you more than deserve it.

[airborneskins]

RIP Major Winters.

[Elessar78]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Richard_Winters.jpeg

I read Ambroses Band of Brothers, I read Winters more band of brothers, and I read Malarky's beyond band of brothers....

The thing that really leaped out at me the most about that entire series with regard to Winters was how far he had come. He was sweeping up his fathers grocery store before the war. He enlists in the army; and by the time Germany surrendered he was a major who commanded hundreds of men who respected him. Then after the war was over; when his friend asks what he's going to do; he talk about going back to sweeping out his fathers grocery store.

Think about what a super stud that guy was, and what would have happenned to him if no war had occured. It boggles the mind that their are people just walking around out there with such greatness in them. That was my takek away from the entire band of brothers series. Quietly competent and brave...

Hears leutenant dyke complaining on the eve of the battle of the bulge; winters says you have a bigger problem leutenant dyke.........

Great stuff.
You think about what the war did for him; what

. . . some are born great, some achieve greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them.

[frostyj]

LINK (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/01/10/band-brothers-inspiration-dies-age/#)

PHILADELPHIA -- Richard "Dick" Winters, the Easy Company commander whose World War II exploits were made famous by the book and television miniseries "Band of Brothers," died last week in central Pennsylvania. He was 92.
Winters died following a several-year battle with Parkinson's disease, longtime family friend William Jackson said Monday.
An intensely private and humble man, Winters had asked that news of his death be withheld until after his funeral, Jackson said. Winters lived in Hershey, Pa., but died in suburban Palmyra.
The men Winters led expressed their admiration for their company commander after learning of his death.
William Guarnere, 88, said what he remembers about Winters was "great leadership."
"When he said 'Let's go,' he was right in the front," Guarnere, who was called "Wild Bill" by his comrades, said Sunday night from his South Philadelphia home. "He was never in the back. A leader personified."
Another member of the unit living in Philadelphia, Edward Heffron, 87, said thinking about Winters brought a tear to his eye.
"He was one hell of a guy, one of the greatest soldiers I was ever under," said Heffron, who had the nickname "Babe" in the company. "He was a wonderful officer, a wonderful leader. He had what you needed, guts and brains. He took care of his men, that's very important."

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RIP to a great man.

Full article at link.

[Elessar78]

So great, one thread wasn't enough to celebrate his life.

[Henry]

Posted on another board I frequent.

http://www.history.com/videos/dick-winters-on-brecourt-manor-assault#dick-winters-on-brecourt-manor-assault

[frostyj]

So great, one thread wasn't enough to celebrate his life.

Looks that way!

It didn't populate in the similar threads.

[zoony]

RIP to a Great American.

Anyone find it a bit insulting that the producers of the BOB couldn't find an American actor for his role?

[AsburySkinsFan]

RIP sir, you were responsible for bringing many of those boys home.

[rictus58]

RIP to a Great American.

Anyone find it a bit insulting that the producers of the BOB couldn't find an American actor for his role?
No. Not at all

[zoony]

No. Not at all

I did. It's not like they don't exist. Minor thing of course, but still...

[Henry]

RIP to a Great American.

Anyone find it a bit insulting that the producers of the BOB couldn't find an American actor for his role?

Not really. Though I did think Lewis was miscast.

[JMS]

RIP to a Great American.

Anyone find it a bit insulting that the producers of the BOB couldn't find an American actor for his role?

You know that's a great point. I constantly come back to that.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/88/BoBWintersNixon.jpg/300px-BoBWintersNixon.jpg

Damian Lewis a british actor from the Royal Shakespere Company portrayed Dick Winters in the HBO miniseries. Now I think Damian did a great job, and I wouldn't know he was a Brit if somebody hadn't told me. But why did they go with a Brit whos family was loosely affiliated with the Royals, they couldn't find an American to play the role?

Coarse than this year we have Robert Downey Jr playing Sherlock Holmes and Julia Roberts playing in Henry James.... I guess it evens out. Still, I constantly think about that.

Saw an intervivew with Hanks and Speilburg on this subject. They were making the point that young American actors with the kind of experience of a Damian Lewis just don't exist. Brits have public support for actors in the way of the Royal Shakespere Company which the United States just doesn't have. That's why they said the young brits had an upper hand in casting.

[WesB]

Major Winters was one of the best and a humble leader. Definitely a person to look up to. We are losing many from the Greatest Generation daily. Cherish them and thank them if you get a chance before they are all gone.

Here is another great tribute from a Dutch friend:
http://www.pararesearchteam.com/Dick-Winters.html

[JMS]

Major Winters was one of the best and a humble leader. Definitely a person to look up to. We are losing many from the Greatest Generation daily. Cherish them and thank them if you get a chance before they are all gone.

Here is another great tribute from a Dutch friend:
http://www.pararesearchteam.com/Dick-Winters.html

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/James_Longstreet.jpg/200px-James_Longstreet.jpg

Reminds me of one of my favorite pieces of American war trivia; which someone pointed out to me on this very board a few months ago....

In the American Civil War 1861-1865; Robert E. Lee had three corp commanders under him. Jackson, Longstreet and Stuart. Jackson and Stuart died during the war. The question is what year did General Longstreets widow die?

Answer in Ninja text [ 1962 ]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Helen_Dortch_Longstreet.jpg/220px-Helen_Dortch_Longstreet.jpg
Helen Dortch Longstreet

[Park City Skins]

RIP Captain Winters. I think this little bit from Band of Brothers sums him up better than I ever could.

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He would never say it,but he was a hero as well.
God Bless you for all you did sir.