OT - Major Richard Winters passed away Jan. 2, 2011.
 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110110/...s_obit_winters

Caught this when I logged in today.

Some of the actions that took place on D-Day under his leadership have been used and study even today.

Abbott

A moment of silence for another one of the Greatest Generation!

Had the priveledge to meet Major Winters at Fort Bragg. A true gentleman.

Mike

He was on the list of people I have read about that I would of loved to have meet, but I didn't.

Yes and the list of "Band of Brothers" was already getting short on survivors, and just got shorter.

I attended one of his lectures, a true officer and gentleman!!

<<Runs flag to half mast
Truly a loss. Moment of silence, especially for our Airborne Colleagues

A very sad day. A great inspiration to many soldiers from many nations.
Rest in peace sir.