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Donald Malarkey, portrayed in 'Band of Brothers,' has died
ABC - AP ^ | 10/6/2017

Posted on 10/06/2017 2:17:17 PM PDT by Borges

Donald Malarkey, a World War II paratrooper who was awarded the Bronze Star after parachuting behind enemy lines at Normandy to destroy German artillery on D-Day, has died. He was 96.

Malarkey was one of several members of "Easy Company" to be widely portrayed in the HBO miniseries, "Band of Brothers." He died Sept. 30 in Salem, Oregon of age-related causes, his son-in-law John Hill said Sunday.

Malarkey fought fight across France, the Netherlands and Belgium and with Easy Company fought off Nazi advances while surrounded at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: bandofbrothers; easycompany; malarkey; veterans; wwii
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To: Borges
Rest in peace, sir.
21 posted on 10/06/2017 3:21:30 PM PDT by silent_jonny ("forward to what lies ahead" -- Phil. 3:13)
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To: central_va

It’s my understanding the taking of the German 88s at Brecourt Manor by Easy Co under Lt. Winters is still a textbook example of small unit assault tactics taught at The US Military Academy...

MOH recommended for Winters, downgraded by Gen. Maxwell Taylor to a DSC...Several other Easy Co members decorated for this action as well...

Go EASY, Sgt Malarkey!


22 posted on 10/06/2017 3:25:40 PM PDT by elteemike (Light travels faster than sound...That's why so many people appear bright until you hear them speak)
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To: beergarden

I’m overdue to reread the book and watch the series. RIP troops and BRAVO on a great feat of kicking ass.


23 posted on 10/06/2017 3:27:29 PM PDT by mcshot (Prepare for the new meaning of "riding shotgun".)
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To: Borges

God bless him.


24 posted on 10/06/2017 3:28:51 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: LouieFisk

Same here.


25 posted on 10/06/2017 3:30:43 PM PDT by mcshot (Prepare for the new meaning of "riding shotgun".)
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To: Borges


26 posted on 10/06/2017 3:32:08 PM PDT by silent_jonny ("forward to what lies ahead" -- Phil. 3:13)
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To: mcshot

Best television ever.


27 posted on 10/06/2017 3:36:22 PM PDT by Mears
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To: Borges

RIP Hero


28 posted on 10/06/2017 3:42:34 PM PDT by tomkat
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To: Borges

Per Band of Brothers, Malarky quietly led and got the job very well done.


29 posted on 10/06/2017 3:44:56 PM PDT by Thibodeaux (whites seem to actually be supreme)
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To: Borges

I just finished watching that series again yesterday for the tenth time. We still have those men in this country despite what anyone says. Our current troubles (in my opinion) stem from the Bolshevik refugees from Russia, the Fabian Socialists from Great Britain and an unknown number of Marxist fanboys who have never stopped trying to bring this country down. Not to mention the private banking interests that financed the countless ‘peoples uprisings’ for a hundred years and continue to this day.


30 posted on 10/06/2017 4:03:37 PM PDT by dljordan (WhoVoltaire: "To find out who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.")
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To: Borges

We owe him a debt that cannot be paid.


31 posted on 10/06/2017 4:32:57 PM PDT by majormaturity
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To: Borges
The one thing that Brokaw has ever said with which I agree:

THE GREATEST GENERATION


32 posted on 10/06/2017 4:37:52 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (ObamaCare Works For Those Who Don't.)
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To: Borges
A few years ago we went to the WWII Memorial in DC...my first visit.There weren't all that many people there but I was struck by an old man,obviously a Marine,being wheeled around by his son in a wheelchair.

I somehow felt the need to walk over to him and offer him my hand...which he shook weakly (he was obviously not in good health).

As I approached him I couldn't help but notice that he had tears in his eyes.

I'll never forget it.

33 posted on 10/06/2017 4:43:25 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (ObamaCare Works For Those Who Don't.)
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To: LouieFisk

KAT (kickasstorrents) was busted down by the FBI about a year or so ago...


34 posted on 10/06/2017 7:15:23 PM PDT by Bikkuri
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To: Borges

RIP.


35 posted on 10/07/2017 3:43:59 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Je Suis Pepe)
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