I'm so sorry to hear that. He was an historic leader, the type all combat leaders wish they could be. I wish we could put a hold on time so we can keep those types around us.
Last edited by browningautorifle; 01-10-2011 at 11:27 PM.
I'm not surprised that his passing was kept low keyed. You would expect Winter's would want it that way.
Who wouldn't proudly follow a leader like Dick Winters?......Frank
Some of his vet bringback pistols sold on Simpson Ltd a year or so ago. Arty Luger and another one I forget. About $15,000 apiece. Definitely a keepsake to have something like that.
Here's a snip from the Academy Awards where it won a lot of accolades and many of the real Band of Brothers attended, with Dick Winters accepting the award on behalf of everyone ...
Mouse Click on the thumbnail and click small play button at bottom of video.
Winters hated war, but was very good at it when his country called. He led by example and with great courage. He was exceedingly humble. I cannot think of a finer example of a citizen soldier.
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