Odd, though, when Easy Company is getting word about the Ardennes offensive, they are getting details from a young corporal (IIRC) who drives up in a jeep with ammo supplies. The actor playing him: Jimmy Fallon, from SNL.
Posted on 05/28/2004 2:30:21 PM PDT by RWR8189
Statement by Maj. Dick Winters Former Commander of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division (title edited for length)
WASHINGTON, DC - Maj. Dick Winters (U.S. Army Ret.) issued the following statement regarding the President's support of men and women serving in the armed forces:
"The President's actions on behalf of our servicemen and women show his deep respect for all who wear the uniforms of our armed forces. President Bush has overseen a 21 percent increase in military pay since taking office and has ensured that our troops in the field have what they need to win the War on Terror. The President's steady leadership in these changing times and commitment to bringing the fight to the terrorists is keeping America safe.
"Funding for VA medical care has increased by over 40 percent during the President's term, facilitating the treatment of one million additional veterans. President Bush has been a great friend to the greatest generation."
Biography of Maj. Dick Winters:
During World War II, Maj. Dick Winters was commander of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division. Easy Company is the airborne infantry unit memorialized in the HBO series and Stephen Ambrose book Band of Brothers. During the early phases of the airborne assault on D-Day, Lieutenant Winters took temporary command of Easy Company and bravely led a charge through open fire to a German four-gun battery that was placing indirect fire on Utah Beach. With the help of the cover fire provided by his men, Winters took out the guns almost single-handedly and discovered a map detailing German artillery and machine gun positions throughout the Continental Peninsula. In addition to being known for bravery, Winters was also known for his strong leadership. Maintaining a careful balance between humility and confidence, Winters became a source of inspiration and stability, earning the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on D-Day.
Curahee!
Thanks for the post. Major Winters is a hell of a soldier and man.
Kerry gets one of the Band of Brothers not even depicted in the firm.
President Bush gets the hero and star.
Life is good.
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If Captain Sobel were still alive, he'd probably be campaigning with Kerry every day.
I think that should be Cotentin Peninsula.
Otherwise fantastic post.
Curahee!
A ping for a TRUE hero!
Curahee!
Semper Fi
FR poster "Born Conservative" posted a link to Maj.Winters yesterday in a thread about Kerry inviting another Band of Brothers member to the WWII dedication.
http://www.majordickwinters.com/
"Please help us and Major Richard D. Winters (ret) get the Medal of Honor that he and his men deserve, earned, and was nominated for during World War II. You can do this by contacting your U.S. Senator. A list of U.S. Senators can be found at http://www.senate.gov/senators/index.cfm, please call, write, and/or e-mail your Senators. Please read the supporting documents below to form your opinion"
Please link to the above and do your part to get these guys the medals they deserve.
Stephen Ambrose was a lot more fair to Sobel in the book than I would've been.
He claims that Sobel's discipline was a factor in Easy's performance on the battlefield. I personally disagree.
Besides Winters, my favorite is ole' Shifty Powers.
Ambrose's work is my only knowledge of Sobel and his behavior, so I do not consider myself equipped to offer an opinion as to that question.
Who is Kerry's guy?
I cannot recommend "Band of Brothers" by Stephen Ambrose highly enough.
An excellent book. Maj. Winters was a superb soldier and commander.
I have a signed photo of Maj. Winters in my computer room....i send him a Christmas card every year...one GREAT American!!!!!!!!!!!!
Odd, though, when Easy Company is getting word about the Ardennes offensive, they are getting details from a young corporal (IIRC) who drives up in a jeep with ammo supplies. The actor playing him: Jimmy Fallon, from SNL.
Thank you, Major Winters.
I don't know. BTW, yours is the operative question of the day. Who endorsed Kerry?
Dick Winters is a national treasure.
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