Richard "Dick" Winters is Dead at 92

[screamneagle]

It was with great sadness that I today heard the news of the passing of World War II veteran Major Richard "Dick" Winters, former commanding officer of "E" Company, 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Winters was portrayed in the HBO mini-series BAND OF BROTHERS by British actor Damian Lewis. The exploits of the "E" Company, 506th PIR during World War II were next to legendary and aptly brought to public attention by the mini-series. Winters was recommended for the Medal of Honor but awarded our nation's 2nd highest military decoration for combat valor,the Distinguished Service Cross, for his actions in knocking out a 4-gun German artillery emplacement during the D-Day airborne assault on Normandy, France, June 6th, 1944. He lead his men through the D-Day invasion of France and at the siege of Bastogne right through to the end of the war and the occupation of Bertchtesgaden and Hitler's famous mountaintop retreat at the Eagle's Nest.

 

Winters was a true American hero in the real sense of the word. He was one of those of the greatest generation that the world has ever seen. We owe much to Winters and the men like him who, in their old age, have passed into obscurity after winning the victory in the war that was the greatest challenge to the freedom of this country. He remains a great role model for the American fighting men and woman of this country and for we veterans who had the privilege of knowing the contribution this humble hero made to the welfare of our country and to the preservation of our freedom. They do not make them like this anymore. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Major Winters ... sleep your rest eternal brave and noble soldier.

[natopronto]

A true American hero that served in a company of heroes