Sludge
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« on: January 09, 2011, 08:06:30 PM » |
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I just learned of the passing of Major Dick Winters. Many of you probably know of his story through the "Band of Brothers" HBO series. The loss of men like him diminishes us all. RIP Major.  here is a link for more details... http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/01/dick_winters_of_band_of_brothe.html |
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« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2011, 08:14:43 PM » |
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We have lost another member of "The Greatest Generation".
RIP, Major Winters.
I still think we need an American flag emoticon.
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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2011, 03:15:29 AM » |
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Thank you for posting this. I had not yet heard about this great mans passing. If anyone doesn't know who Major Winters was, then rent or buy 'Band of Brothers.' You won't regret it.
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« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2011, 04:03:35 AM » |
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It always hurts a bit to hear about great men like
this passing.
Always brings me back to my father and other peoples
Dads that gave their all and never asked anything in return.
Shortleg[Dave]
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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2011, 05:54:16 AM » |
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I've watched 'Band of Brothers' many times. According to the GI's that he commanded, he was an exceptional leader.
R.I.P.
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« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2011, 08:18:38 AM » |
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anothere great american is gone,but not what he stood for
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« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2011, 08:20:47 AM » |
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That sucks but was inevitable. God's speed Major Winters. When you get to the gates of heaven, tell St. Peter that you're another Airborne soldier reporting as ordered.
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« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2011, 12:13:43 PM » |
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Sad to hear. Dick Winters was a one of the best our country has to offer - did his duty quietly as best he could and made our country better in the process.
Band of Brothers is one of the best historical movie-documentaries made. Really makes me stand in awe every time I watch any of the 10 parts of it.
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« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2011, 01:42:59 PM » |
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Darrel "Shifty" Powers, the expert rifleman, died on the same day as Micheal Jackson. Guess who got the most news?
I agree with Loth. "Band of Brothers" was the best special I've seen. The men of the 101st were the Greatest Generation. I take nothing away from our present men and women serving. My hat is off to all of them.
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« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2011, 06:03:24 PM » |
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A sad day! RIP Major.
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