The Ramblings of a Fuckwit

Today is the birthday of Major Richard D. Winters.

Dick Winters was an inspiration to so many people, both during his military career and after it. Major Richard Winters was the third commanding officer (CO) of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. While initially serving as a platoon leader of Easy as a 2nd Lieutenant, he gained the mutual respect and the trust of the men who later be part of one of the largest invasions known to mankind.

He was one of the main characters in the HBO mini-series and was excellently portrayed by Damian Lewis.

During an interview for Band of Brothers, Dick quoted a passage from a letter he received from Sergeant Mike Ranney. It not only sums up Band of Brothers but also the entire 101st Division and all of those who have fought for us.

All of them: Heroes.