2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 10, 2011 12:21:45 GMT -5
Major Dick Winter
The father of the band of brothers passed away on Jan 2nd at the age of 92. Great individual, marvelous soldier and incredible leader. It is wonderful and appropriate that his story was told. It makes you marvel at all the others whos stories never were told.
I'm sure your final jump was a good one Major and that your landing was soft.
Airborne Infantry!
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Post by 10target on Jan 10, 2011 16:07:20 GMT -5
God bless all of those who served in the time of need. No doubt the most costly war ever fought. And those brave souls are nothing like the ones out in combat today.
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Post by Fusilier on Jan 10, 2011 17:15:47 GMT -5
Just makes me even more proud to have worn the Screaming Eagle on my shoulder!
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Sgt_Tom
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jan 10, 2011 19:14:50 GMT -5
May he rest in peace. Too bad I never got to meet him.
[quote author=10target board=general thread=8244 post=100796 time=1294693640]And those brave souls are nothing like the ones out in combat today. [/quote] What exactly do you mean by that?
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ackack
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Post by ackack on Jan 10, 2011 20:31:21 GMT -5
im not sure what that means either, soliders today have brave souls just like they had in ww2 and in any other war
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Post by freelancer on Jan 10, 2011 20:43:23 GMT -5
Rest in Piece Major Winters Just makes me even more proud to have worn the Screaming Eagle on my shoulder! I'll second that Fusilier.
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Jackboot
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Post by Jackboot on Jan 10, 2011 22:22:22 GMT -5
Maj. Winters is living proof of a real American hero. He was a real man. He is what makes this magnificent country of ours so great. Thank you Major Winters, and thank you to all who serve under the amazing red, white, and blue. For it is because of men and women like him, that we are able to stand true, and do what we do. God bless you all!
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Post by 10target on Jan 10, 2011 22:55:27 GMT -5
I'm sorry for not representing the matter more in depth. What I meant was that the soldiers back then had to deal with a hell of a lot more hardships than the guys we've got today. Back then they didn't have the pleasures of hi-tech equipment and such, they had to improvise with quick thinking and true guts. It took a soldier a whole lot more strength and morale to fight back then, than in todays modern world. God bless all of the soldiers who are fighting for this beloved country right now, and I apologize for coming across unclear. Rest in peace Major Winters.
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Adler69
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Post by Adler69 on Jan 10, 2011 23:04:33 GMT -5
Real Front Line troops don't have all the modern commodities you think they do , in a way todays war in Afghanistan is much different than WWII , back then you know who you where fighting , today at this moment in Afghanistan it is not that simple , today's soldiers in a way have more in common with Vietnam War veterans .
R.I.P Major Winters.
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Post by 10target on Jan 10, 2011 23:28:24 GMT -5
Very true.
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petermartin14
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Post by petermartin14 on Jan 11, 2011 20:28:45 GMT -5
R.I.P indeed
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2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 12, 2011 14:44:19 GMT -5
I served during Vietnam and afterwards and retired from the Army. My father was a WW2 veteran. Anyone who assumes one war is more challenging than another is misguided. War sucks regardless where its fought and in what timeframe. Every conflicts has it's own challenges and hardships. WW2 units actually spent less continuous time on the line than Vietnam soldiers but were in for the duration and did not have a set tour to tick off. Modern gear is lighter and more oriented for comfort but guess what? With lighter gear uncle sugar just loads you down with more stuff so the hump weight remains pretty constant and has since the days of Hannibal. Gawd knows I wouldn't want to have to deal with the bulky vests and face the mountain remoteness of Afghanistan nor wish the humdity and heat of SE Asia on anyone.
Nam soldiers and Todays soldiers are different than the soldiers of Major Winters time. In some ways better and in some way not as strong. I respect them equally and believe Major Winters would say the same.
God bless everyone who raises their right hand and gives up their personal freedom and sometimes life or limb during their service to insure the rights to freedom for the US and other parts of the world.
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Post by 10target on Jan 12, 2011 15:12:44 GMT -5
I guess my point was that the soldiers in WWII didn't have the modern comforts of that which our soldiers have today, including night vision goggles and such. But yes indeed God bless all of those who give their lives for our country's freedom, and God bless all of those no matter which war was fought, including you 2nd Bat thank you for your service, and sorry if I came across unclear.
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Post by Fusilier on Jan 12, 2011 17:08:12 GMT -5
od bless everyone who raises their right hand and gives up their personal freedom and sometimes life or limb during their service to insure the rights to freedom for the US and other parts of the world. >> Amen!
I may disagree with you a lot,but I respect a person who wore the uniform a lot more than someone who didn't. Too bad my employer didn't feel the same..
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Post by 10target on Jan 12, 2011 17:46:20 GMT -5
Actually I respect my Dad more than someone in the military. I still respect the military though with a full heart out for them. Let's keep this on topic though, and make sure it pertains to one of our nations greatest heros...
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2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 12, 2011 23:03:32 GMT -5
Amen to that!
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Post by bataanscout on Jan 24, 2011 23:30:07 GMT -5
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