A Great American has gone ahead

[CaptainRobin]

An American hero has passed away...

"Richard "Dick" Winters, a decorated hero of World War II and the central figure in the book and miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died. He would have turned 93 years old in February." (Source - CNN.com)

It saddens me this Great American is now gone. May he rest in peace.

[Rich in Texas]

The Major was a great leader and soldier, and even more important, a perfect gentleman!

[Mackaydon]

Battles/wars World War II

Battle of Normandy
Operation Market Garden (defense of Holland)
Battle of the Bulge

Awards Distinguished Service Cross
Bronze Star (2)
Purple Heart
Presidential Unit Citation (One OLC)
American Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
Croix de guerre
French Liberation Medal
Oorlogskruis
Belgian WWII Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
Yet, with all this, he was still a humble man.
For example, he didn't want his death publicized until after he was buried.
And the impression I got from the series was that the true heroes were those who didn't return; the humble ones who did return considered themselves 'survivors'--like 'Richard Dick' Winters

[ThTx]

It is a sad day for this nation when someone of this character passes away.