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Obit: WWII Hero Major Dick Winters

10 Jan 11 - 11:54 AM (#3071383)
Subject: Obit: WWII Hero Major Dick Winters
From: Amergin

Major Dick Winters, who was immortalised in the book and series Band of Brothers, has passed away at the age of 92.

Major Dick Winters


10 Jan 11 - 12:17 PM (#3071402)
Subject: RE: Obit: WWII Hero Major Dick Winters
From: GUEST,number 6

sad news ... he one of those individuals you wish there was more of in this world ... he was a true compassionate leader .... may he find everlasting peace.

biLL


10 Jan 11 - 05:47 PM (#3071664)
Subject: RE: Obit: WWII Hero Major Dick Winters
From: alanabit

He was a man deserving of anyone's respect. Perhaps the most fitting lesson we can learn from him is to do our very best to make sure that we do not have to ask so much of a man again. The life I enjoy now would be impossible without the sacrifice made by him and the young men around him all those years ago. He and his ilk have my respect and gratitude forever.


10 Jan 11 - 06:23 PM (#3071688)
Subject: RE: Obit: WWII Hero Major Dick Winters
From: Wesley S

Mine too. I couldn't have said it better.


10 Jan 11 - 07:39 PM (#3071732)
Subject: RE: Obit: WWII Hero Major Dick Winters
From: olddude

A true hero by anyone's standards. God Bless and Rest in Peace


10 Jan 11 - 07:42 PM (#3071734)
Subject: RE: Obit: WWII Hero Major Dick Winters
From: gnu

Lest we forget.

RIP.


10 Jan 11 - 10:58 PM (#3071835)
Subject: RE: Obit: WWII Hero Major Dick Winters
From: GUEST,TIA

RIP neighbour.


11 Jan 11 - 08:00 AM (#3072022)
Subject: RE: Obit: WWII Hero Major Dick Winters
From: Brian May

I must confess that Band of Brothers made a deep impression on me (being ex-military).

His brand of quiet dignity and caring is inspirational.

He's earned his rest.

RIP