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11-01-2011, 09:03 AM
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The Thread Killa
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Devotees of WW2 history and fans of Stephen Ambrose's book "Band of Brothers" as well as the HBO mini-series, wil be saddened to learn of the passing of a true hero:
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/tv/story/2011...rs-leader.html Rest in Peace, Major. You will forever be remembered. Currahee!
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11-01-2011, 09:10 AM
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RIP.
Haven't read the book but I love the miniseries. If it's half as accurate as has been suggested then he was a great leader. |
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11-01-2011, 09:10 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Sad day indeed , the world desperately needs more of his kind .
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11-01-2011, 09:22 AM
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A true hero, RIP.
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11-01-2011, 10:12 AM
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RIP Major Winters. A true hero in every sense of the word.
World would be a far better place if there were more men like him.
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11-01-2011, 10:24 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Currahee!
A true hero and warrior. R.I.P. |
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11-01-2011, 11:39 AM
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I'm a massive Band of Brothers fan. RIP Major Winters.
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11-01-2011, 12:15 PM
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A part of the greatest Generation.. RIP Dick Winters.
Winters did not make any money off his memoirs or the speeches he gave later in his life. His royalties from the book went to a variety of organizations, including veterans groups, breast-cancer research organizations and the Ronald McDonald house in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where he lived for years. |
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11-01-2011, 12:37 PM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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I too loved the series. RIP Dick, God bless you.
GK
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11-01-2011, 02:56 PM
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Trusted Seller
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Location: Franganastan
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all soldiers go to heaven
rip |
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11-01-2011, 03:46 PM
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let it burn
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90 odd is a good innings, and he did a lot with it.
Rest in Peace. |
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11-01-2011, 06:45 PM
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Location: South Island High Country
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Such a shame, thoughts with his Family.
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Rest in Peace, Major Richard Winters
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