Bill 'Wild Bill' Guarnere, of 'Band of Brothers' fame, dies at 90

AP via FOX ^ | 03/09/14 | ap via fox

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William "Wild Bill" Guarnere, one of the World War II veterans whose exploits were dramatized in the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died. He was 90.

His son, William Guarnere Jr., confirmed Sunday that his father died at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Guarnere was rushed to the hospital early Saturday and died of a ruptured aneurysm early Saturday night.

"He had a good, long life," his son said.

The HBO miniseries, based on a book by Stephen Ambrose, followed the members of Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from training in Georgia in 1942 through some of the war's fiercest European battles through the war's end in 1945.

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RIP

[tanknetter]

I believe that first pic is of Frank John Hughes, who played Bill Guarnere in Band of Brothers.

[NormsRevenge]

I can’t thank the young men and women who came to the service of their country enough for their sacrifices in securing a somewhat safer world for us all.

They met the call.

[SevenofNine]

OH that dude

Is he is last of the guys

[Doogle]

eyep

[Doogle]

I’ve watched the whole series three times..*smiles*.....I know I’ll do it again

[workerbee]

Another one gone. RIP, Mr. Guarnere.

[Doogle]

not sure how many are still around...

[Chode]

reunited with his Brothers... RIP

[Amberdawn]

RIP Sir, Godspeed.

[fso301]

Is he is last of the guys

Donald Malarkey is still alive.

[Kartographer]

And gentlemen in England now abed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day.

[Fzob]

Wild Bill was a regular of the Philly talks stations a few years ago. Great guest and great American. RIP.

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

No, he’s not the last. Here’s a list of the surviving brothers:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Easy_Company_%28506_PIR%29_veterans

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I think you should read this...PING for a Hero.

[bandleader]

GOD Bless him and ThankYou For Your Service,John!!!!!!!!!

[tanknetter]

Donald Malarkey is still alive.

IIRC, although 18 Easy Co. vets remain living, Don Malarkey is now the last one to have been portrayed in Band of Brothers.

[SevenofNine]

So he is one of the last of Band of brothers there still few dude left

[ConorMacNessa]

IN MEMORIAM
S/Sgt. William "Wild Bill" Guarnere, USA



S/Sgt. William "Wild Bill" Guarnere, USA,
Easy Co., 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment
101st Airborne Division, WWII, Died 8Mar2014



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

"Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valour, and be in readiness for the conflict; for it is better for us to perish in battle than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar. As the Will of God is in Heaven, even so let it be." (1 Maccabees 3:58–60)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

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I knew you would create something appropriate.
Thank You, FRiend.