Major Dick Winters on Bastogne Pt.1 (Band of Brothers)

Major Dick Winters has been a personal hero of mine ever since I've seen the show "Band of Brothers" as a young man. Here are some clips from an interview of Dick Winters done by Rep. John Payne, which was recorded in the early 2000's. Thank you Rep. John Payne for sharing this interview with the world.
Here's the links to his interviews:

[Medic]

This should be required viewing for every high school student in America.

[ryangiesbers]

I am so thankful for Dick Winters sharing so much with all of us. I can’t imagine the strength and will it took to revisit the hell of war just so we could all understand and know the stories first hand. The few times I spoke to my grandfather about the war, he could only get a few sentences out before he clearly just couldn’t speak of it anymore. Words can’t express how much respect and gratitude I have for every veteran of all foreign wars. I can only hope to be half the man any of them are.

[adamelam]

What an intelligent and well spoken man. RIP soldier

[TheMainMayn]

"The subject of surrender - we never talked about it".

Man, if that ain't enough to remind you to push yourself and give it all you've got even when it's hard or odds are against you then bro, that's inspiring!
And also talks about having pity on yourself or your situation, what is that going to resolve...
Which is so true! Regardless of your circumstances, when you keep going there is always hope. There's always a reason to keep going.

And it makes sense too - even in the series they have to fight through so much, and in battles where the odds were against them and circumstances weren't always in their favour; yet they never gave up. They still fought with what they had.
Hitting home big time man 😥

[Blunderful]

A greater man directing men greater than I could ever hope to be.

[CryptoPros]

I grew up in Lancaster county as did Major Winters. We even shared a birthday. I felt a weird connection to him throughout the course of the show even before knowing all of this. I very much wish I could have met him. His legacy lives on.

[grumpybob]

What an extraordinary man. I will be visiting Aldbourne - specifically because of its connection to the Band of Brothers - within the next few weeks and, Sir, I give you my word, I will lay flowers on the graves of the Barnses and their son for you. I am planning on having a pint of "warm beer"" in The Blue Boar to commemorate the 101st regiment and, in my own small way, pay tribute. Thank you, Sir, from the bottom of my heart, to you and and your comrades and all the allied forces for liberating the world from the monsterous hell of fascism and for the freedom we enjoy today. RIP, Major Winters.

[JDMacko]

I wish god could make this MAN immortal so he could teach each generation what is is to be a man, accountability, leadership, motivation, love of brother and country! Dick Winters was a cut above!

[shawncaraway]

One of my favorite and most respected people of.all times. I sometimes cry because we need this man multiplied by 10s of thousands. Thank you Mr Winters.

[Thatguy]

This truly was a special bunch of guys. We’re blessed they are Americans...

[nickspallone]

Thank you so much for posting these. Absolutely incredible interviews from an incredible human being. May his memories and stories live on forever.

[scottclark]

I love this man. My god what courage and dedication. A true American hero.

[dalecomer]

2nd Lt George C. Rice was the character portrayed by Jimmy Fallon in the miniseries. He was the S4 (Supply Officer) for Team Desobry of the 10th Armored Div.

[zigwil]

"What are you going to do... pity yourself?" Life. Smack you in the face wisdom for all of us no matter the situation!

[randomx]

What a man you can really tell how a great man he is by the way he chooses his words to speak.

[guilhermearruda]

He looks like a friend, somebody familiar.. definitely a soldier you'd like to have at your side.

[jozefmatteos]

That’s what a real man looks like. Thank you Major!

[LeeAlanJohnson]

This is very important historical content, should be teasured.

[happinesshotel]

I’m a captain, I was on my hands and knees fighting my guys for the ammo. Gosh that made me laugh so much!

[pedrovalenciajr]

We will never see great heroes like them again. SEMPER FI!