Tonight the Family of Major Richard (Dick) Winters announced that he had passed away on the 2nd of January 2011, Major Winters has already been interred and the family only announced his passing tonight.Major Winters led his men at Brecourt Manor where he and his men Successfully silenced 4 105mm cannons firing on at Utah Beach on D-Day. An assault today that is still practiced today at the US military college, He led his men into holland and led his through the Battle of the Bulge, and on in to Germany.Major Winters was 92 when he passed on and will always be remembered for his assault at Brecourt Manor, and his charge in the island in Holland During Operation Market Garden. Major Winters may have passed on but his Legendary Status will live on, May he rest in peace, and may his actions never be forgotte
"war does not make men great, but sometimes, war brings out the greatness in men."
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