The Men Of Easy Talk About Winters

The men Of Easy Company talking about Winters & his leadership. From the episode 'Crossroads'.

[Will_Parker]

These are men in their 70s and 80s talking about a man in his mid 20s. They've had 50+ years of life and they still remember how incredible Winters was when he was a young man. He really made his mark on history, not many men can really say that.

[vinfuria]

The term “a man among men” seems fitting

[SantomPh]

He was promoted three times in one campaign and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, so his talent was indeed recognized to a great extent.

[foreveralive]

I live in N. Georgia, so every time that I drive by Currahee Mtn., I can't help but think of Maj. Winters and Easy Co. RIP Maj. Winters.

[pjpeej]

After seeing Band of Brothers, I am committed to modeling my leadership after Winters. I have heard in the past about "Servant Leadership", where you do the things that even the lowest of positions do. Winters is definition of servant leadership. We need more leaders like him in this world.

[joeschmoe]

When the last guy says, "I don't know how he survived, but he did."

[irnflying]

"I don't know how he But, he did". These words, spoken with admiring disbelief, says it all.

[huracan]

"If you're a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones, you take the tough ones too."

Goddamn right Dick, that's what BEING A LEADER IS. Talk about bosses in every job... all they know is to yell orders. You want something done? Start by being an example and working side by side with those you're commanding!

[huracan]

"If you're a leader, you lead the way. Not just one the easy ones, you take the though ones too."

I feel that the soldiers that where under his command should've felt invincible at his side. Image the sight of a man that appears not to be scared of anything (he was, but not showing it, of course). You would think "at the side of this man, nothing wrong can happen to me". Imagine how inspiring that could have been. A true iron man. I'm from Argentina, but this man really inspires me.

[mogadishusneeze]

Was saddened to hear that this great man was summoned for his final roll call. It was men like him that won the war for one simple reason. They entered the fray bearing some of the most powerful weapons known to man, Courage, Honour, Compassion, & Humility. To maintain these weapons in an environment where it is so much easier to pick up, Cruelty, Atrocity, Persecution & Indifference is a testament to a character that can never be defeated.
May Major Winters enjoy the Peace he has earned.

[shawnchief]

When you want to find about someone who is a leader, dont ask his boss, ask the people who worked for him

[juggernaut]

Winters and Speirs must have been as tough as steel!!

[spurlicos]

"Winters: [quoting from a letter Mike Ranney wrote to him]:
I cherish the memory of a question my grandson asked me the other day,
when he said: 'Grandpa, were you... a hero in the war?' Grandpa said, "No.
But I served in a company of heroes."

Well, Major Winters, your modesty and humility are unneeded, for you are and always will be a true hero. May you rest in peace with the brethren and fellow heroes that you fought beside so long ago.

Stands Alone.

[CatieCass]

Winters never expected anything of his men that he wasn't willing and able to do himself. THAT'S what made him an effective and incredible leader. They'd have followed him into hell, and with good reason.

[TheXXxOblivion]

R.I.P. Winters. Without you, a lot of the men in this video wouldn't of survived.

Respect!

[cnx]

Is a shame Major Winters never received the MOH. None more deserved.

[hermit]

Awesome. Important to have documented these stories. RIP.

[bobarcher]

My favourite was always the way he got mad at Buck about playing poker with the men. "Never put yourself in a position where you can take from these men"

[thepouge]

I was saddened by the passing of Maj. Richard (Dick) Winters. The study of WWII is a big part of my life, and those like Maj. Winters is an inspiration to my life. To inspire people you have never met is a life led that most rarely ever reach. My prayers are with his Family, and those that served closely with him. May those that have gone before him greet him with...CURRAHEE!!!

[philwoodard]

It's an understatement to say we don't have that kind of leadership today.