Major Dick Winters RIP

**nudemetalz** · 12th January 2011, 10:18

He has just died at the age of 92.

For those of you who don't know who he is, watch Band of Brothers.
A truly remarkable soldier.

Rest in peace.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obit...k-Winters.html

**willytheekid** · 12th January 2011, 11:05

92!! -the man even fought well against age!

The guy was just a legend & defines the meaning of bravery under fire...yet he was so humble

R.I.P Major Dick Winters

....if only we could be 1/2 the man this guy was.

**Pussy** · 12th January 2011, 11:14

Sad loss of an officer and a true gentleman.
R.I.P, Major Winters

**nudemetalz** · 12th January 2011, 11:51

Damian Lewis did a superb job of portraying him.

From his website:-
"I was honoured to have played, no, represent Major Winters on the screen. He was unstinting in his support of the project and of me. He welcomed me to his house in Hershey, introduced me to his loving wife, Ethel, and constantly exhorted me to "Hang Tough!" He has died quietly, in private, without fanfare, with the same modesty that he lived his life as one of the most celebrated soldiers of his generation. I will miss him and I thank him. Currahee!
"

**Waxxa** · 12th January 2011, 15:03

he was a light and true example of what we all could be.

(excerp from the Band of Brothers):

Winters grandson: "grandad, were you a hero in the war?"

Major Dick Winters: "No, I'm was no hero. but I served with a company of heroes!"

lest we forget...

**Stirts** · 12th January 2011, 16:10

So sad to hear this news.

Such a profound effect he and Easy Company's story had on me. For me, it strengthened my respect for all veterans who sacrificed so much.

The attack he led that destroyed the German 105 mm howitzers was something out of this world. One platoon of fifty German troops, and Winters had only thirteen men!! Refered to as the Brécourt Manor Assault. "The attack is still taught at the military academy at West Point as an example of a textbook assault on a fixed position"

What a farking amazing man.

"hang tough"

**Pussy** · 12th January 2011, 16:41

Originally Posted by Stirts

So sad to hear this news.

Such a profound effect he and Easy Company's story had on me. For me, it strengthened my respect for all veterans who sacrificed so much.

The attack he led that destroyed the German 105 mm howitzers was something out of this world. One platoon of fifty German troops, and Winters had only thirteen men!! Refered to as the Brécourt Manor Assault. "The attack is still taught at the military academy at West Point as an example of a textbook assault on a fixed position"

What a farking amazing man.

"hang tough"

I'm with you there, Tina!
When the series was first aired on NZ television, I contacted the US embassy to get Major Winters' address. I wrote to him.... and several weeks later, got a reply. I feel VERY honoured.
I have an autograph in the front cover of my copy of "Band of Brothers". I says "Hang Tough... Dick Winters". Signed by the man himself.
The world has lost a shining example of what a good man should be.

**Swoop** · 13th January 2011, 08:16

Truly an officer and a gentleman. Respect to you Sir.
R.I.P. Major Winters.

**lakedaemonian** · 13th January 2011, 12:13

Originally Posted by Waxxa

he was a light and true example of what we all could be.

(excerp from the Band of Brothers):

Winters grandson: "grandad, were you a hero in the war?"

Major Dick Winters: "No, I'm was no hero. but I served with a company of heroes!"

lest we forget...