Monday, January 10, 2011

'Band of Brothers' Commander Of Easy Company Has Passed Away At 92

Dick Winters introduced President George W. Bush to a crowd of about 20,000 during a rally in 2004 at Hersheypark Stadium in Derry Township. The Patriot-News, 2004

Dick Winters, Of 'Band of Brothers' Fame, Dies -- Penn Live

Dick Winters, the former World War II commander whose war story was told in the book and miniseries “Band of Brothers,” has died.

Dick Winters led a quiet life on his Fredericksburg farm and in his Hershey home until the book and miniseries “Band of Brothers” threw him into the international spotlight.

Since then, the former World War II commander of Easy Company had received hundreds of requests for interviews and appearances all over the world.

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Update: Dick Winters dies; WWII hero commanded 'Band of Brothers' -- Washington Post

My Comment: Another member of the Greatest Generation has passed away.

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