Posted on 03/09/2014 4:33:13 PM PDT by Doogle
William "Wild Bill" Guarnere, one of the World War II veterans whose exploits were dramatized in the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died. He was 90.
His son, William Guarnere Jr., confirmed Sunday that his father died at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Guarnere was rushed to the hospital early Saturday and died of a ruptured aneurysm early Saturday night.
"He had a good, long life," his son said.
The HBO miniseries, based on a book by Stephen Ambrose, followed the members of Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from training in Georgia in 1942 through some of the war's fiercest European battles through the war's end in 1945.
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Most of the Vets at the Post where we have our church services are Vietnam Vets. I am so glad we meet there now!
What Manner Of Men Are These That Wear The Maroon Beret?
They are firstly all volunteers and are toughened by physical training. As a result they have infectious optimism and that offensive eagerness which comes from well-being. They have jumped from the air and by doing so have conquered fear.
Their duty lies in the van of the battle. They are proud of this honour. They have the highest standards in all things whether it be skill in battle or smartness in the execution of all peace time duties. They are in fact - men apart - every man an emperor.
Of all the factors, which make for success in battle, the spirit of the warrior is the most decisive. That spirit will be found in full measure in the men who wear the maroon beret.
RIP, SSG Guarnere.
"All the way!"
Jeremy Clarkson did a few documentaries called 'War Stories' that are available on youtube. Very well done, one was about Maj. Robert Cain, VC and the South Staffords Reg at Arnhem. Simply astounding, and Clarkson has a comment at the end that is unforgettable.
Thanks....
Bless him.....amazing American hero.
Donald Malarkey turns 96 today.
Wish I was half the man.
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