Dick Winters on Saving Private Ryan, D-Day & Prayer | American Artifact Episode 130

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@stevemaryellen91]

My wife and I stop by his grave a few times a year to pay our respects to him. This is the reason why we do it. His grave is in Ephrata Pennsylvania. We live close by.

[@magicklady82]

Thank you SOOOOOO much for letting me know where it is!! That's a bucket list item for me.

[@johnschuh8616]

Wonder why his story about the organ playing in Hagenau did not make it into Band of Brothers? Especially because the song is part of the “Titanic” story would be familiar; even to secular listeners.

[@cfneal1459]

@@magicklady82 I've been there, to a Christain men's conference.

[@7mrooks]

Great way to spend a Sunday morning. I could listen to Dick Winters talk for hours.

[@bellaeden6551]

Myself as well on this Sunday evening.

[@robertrichmond8107]

Agreed. He was an absolute legend of man. He wouldn’t think so, and he wouldn’t say so. But he was. I think back to the day as a young soldier and had a chance to talk with him and a few others. I wish I had a picture of that day. Because it was a day that changed me as a leader.

[@koreyanderson7399]

Dick Winters and Eugene Sledge

[@benyoung552]

Hey it’s Sunday morning for me too… Only a week later. lol…

[@dbach1025]

He is a gifted story teller and draws you in. I could listen all day.

[@laurent214]

Born and Raised in HAGUENAU, Dick Winters is a hero of mine. The day he passed was au sad day for me.Thank you for your service sir and to all WWII the veterans.

[@German_Wildlife]

Do you know which church or town he meant, where the german played the organ? i guess he meant Hattan and Rittershoffen? I am german and live just 1 hour away from hagenau. Wanna do a motorcycle tour and visit that

[@laurent214]

@@German_Wildlife Ich glaube, es war die Hatten-Kirche, aber in beiden Fällen existieren die damaligen Kirchen nicht mehr, sie wurden nach dem Krieg wieder aufgebaut

[@patches6309]

Back in 2002 I had the absolute honor & privilige to be Dick Winters military escort at a "ringing of the bells" across America celebration on July 4th in Harrisbug, PA. I was a Sgt. in the Pa. Nat Guard and spent more than 4 hours alone sitting with Major Winters just talking. That long conversation has been so special & inspiring to me then as a young Sgt. That man is the epitome of what a Real Living Hero truly was. Living in Philly I also met Babe & Bill & they all signed my now treasured copy of Band of Brothers. Thank you Major for all of the great advice and stories. You are one of the Giants who's backs we combat vets all stood upon. I can never put a price upon that wise mans words and how much it helped me in combat.

[@MercuryCircuit]

Amazing video. What an incredibble life he had. Nice to hear his accoun. A true hero. RIP Mr. Winters.

[@tex148th]

I'm 80 now and I shared my birthday with the "D-DAY NORMANDY" 80th anniversary. I was born on the 6th of June 1944 at Fort Riley, Kansas, as my father was fighting in the Pacific against the Japanese Empire. . They were indeed our nation's "Greatest Generation".....they are all gone now.... May they Rest In Peace with the gratitude of all the generations that follow....

[@williamdavis8161]

I was lucky enough to be at the 25th anniversary of D-day. The locals had quite a celebration on the plateau above the beach. On the bus leaving that evening, i sat next to Chuck, from Dayton OH who had landed on D-day. As we pulled away, he was crying. He said "you probably me just a crazy old man, but i never thought i'd see the of this hill the 1st time, let alone be here 25 years later". I still try to picture this kind, decent, gentle man being thrust into that noghtmare as a young man. God bless you, Chuck, & all the others that were beside you.

[@itsagoal182]

One of the best books I’ve ever read was from this man. Incredible life he led, as did most of these heroes.

[@MendelFilms]

Winters is and has always been my absolute definition of a hero. I strive every day to be like him and how he led his life. He died while I was in Marine Corps bootcamp and I found out through a letter from my friend to me, and cried because all I had wanted to do was meet him while I was in the service and have a conversation with him. So thankful to have so much footage of him.

[@jimreilly917]

Semper Fi, Marine. My nephew is only a month into his first duty assignment. He’s a Hollywood Marine😁🇺🇸🦅

[@ukasz-zm9qc]

There were many officers like Winters in the US Army during World War II and very few people know about their accomplishments because there was no TV series or book about them.

[@Washoejim]

Dick Winters most certainly was a remarkable man, a man who would no doubt argue with you on the point, Godspeed Dick Winters and all the men of Easy Company, 101st Airborne Div. 506 PIR, and all our Veterans and the families that they came from and whom supported them.

[@sscinamon]

We are so blessed because of men like Dick Winters. Sadly people have forgotten. Thank You JD and Eric for reminding us.

[@matthewschelle1829]

Out of curiosity, why do you think sentiments like "sadly people have forgotten" are so common in this context? What more could/should be done to honor the memories of military heroes like Dick Winters and the men of Easy Company and the many others who've served than the countless books, museums, plaques, TV shows, documentaries and movies, ceremonies and holidays? I feel like there's been some amazing efforts to keep their memories alive and just don't want to let those efforts be forgotten either.

[@timdd9880]

Who have forgotten? No one has really. Stop pushing this narrative.

[@sscinamon]

All of you are right. There are many books and museums out there but ask people on the streets especially the young people what happened on June 6 1944 and you will be surprised what answers you will get. That is all I was saying. It's not taught anymore.

[@matthewschelle1829]

@@sscinamon It's literally not taught anymore? I guess I can't really refute that until I actually walk into the local schools and ask to see their history books, but the sentiment "it's not taught anymore" is just difficult for me to fathom. I could understand it not having as much attention as time goes on and more and more history is written, but "not taught"... that's harder for me to believe.

[@JakeIncarnate]

Everyone seems to have forgotten because sure as hell, those bastards are back again.

[@MrDjslav5]

Respect to the museum for preserving one of Americas most cherished hero's legacy.

[@MrCTozer]

What an amazing man. Thoughtful and a total gentleman. What an amazing generation of people who endured a depression and a horrific world war. Truly the greatest generation.

[@WWII-Skipabeat]

Once I started watching this couldn't stop. Thank God we had Winters, and thank you Erik for preserving all these invaluable gems.

[@thenikonjones]

Same.

[@49erfan160880]

What a great man and service to this country. My grandfathers served in WWII. One was at Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Campaign and my second grandfather served in the Atlantic Campaign. I wish I could’ve sat down with Major Winters, had a cup of coffee, and discussed his experiences. May God Bless all of the Greatest Generation who saved the world from tyranny.

[@jimkelly6893]

Wow, to hear him describe D-Day it just shows how accurate the series Band Of Brothers is. Dick Winters was a special human being who needed to be special for his men. It’s no wonder all the men in Easy absolutely loved him. God Bless him and the Greatest Generation. R.I.P. Major

[@danielsimmons7397]

Major Winters was a man among men, a soldier's soldier, and the epitome of excellent leadership! That man left from the front by example! Preserving his collection for posterity is one of the most important things the Museum can do for him, and our Country! Keep up the outstanding work!

[@davidclarke9783]

In the early 90ts I drove the root of Patton's 3rd army all the way to Bestow as I walked around I went into a Restaurant and in the back area where US & German veterans having a get together I stood at the Bar with tears in my eyes as they had there arms around each other remembering there storys of survival , One Gentleman on crouches walked over to me wondering why i was so tearful expecting my Dad was in the battle..I just said no I'm Irish and I wanted to thank you for your bravery travelling 3000 miles to liberate Europe .. he smiled and said there were a lot of Irish Americans mostly Sargent's in the front line remember that we shook hands nodded at each other as brothers I'll never forget that moment Love from Ireland

[@sandyman622]

What a great American soldier, I am honored to have spent a few moments with him before he passed, he is an inspiration

[@andreguillette6293]

It makes me proud to be an American when i hear and see things like this.. Be sure to thank every Veteran you see please.

[@mrandy8224]

What an inspirational Man. After the things he witnessed and the battles he fought whilst leading men not much younger than himself he still has respect for his commanding officers and especially the men he led. If I can be a quarter of the man Dick Winters is I will die a happy man. A true leader and an inspiration to the younger generation of today who would do well to look to him rather than the social media cult which has taken over. Respect Sir.

[@Bro-x6w]

I was just in Gettysburg. Please go see the museum! It has some amazing 506th memorabilia there!

[@edlloyd4073]

Just finished Band of Brothers episodes for 3rd time I think. Always impressed. These guys stood up for us. Also saw Private Ryan again yesterday. Wow, what bravery, devotion they showed. It was expected you'd do your best and they tried to fulfil that.

[@davidwillis4839]

Talk about hanging on every word. He had a gleam in his eye when he noticed a fellow D-Day vet in the audience and showed great respect for his former foe when recalling the German commander and all of them singing together. 👍🏻

[@gerryconstant4914]

My teen grandson renewed my interest in WWII History. Last year as a senior high school student he took an Advanced Placement WWII History Class & even did podcast on the war, his being on Operation Torch in N Africa. Being from New Orleans his teacher worked at the Museum & they were able to use the vast library for research & were able to attend conferences for History Professor from all over. They even attend 1 for the 20th Anniversary of Band Of Brothers & its on the Museum's KZbin channel. BOB was written by my old professor Stephen Ambrose from UNO. My grandson is now a midshipman at a US Military Academy.

[@havenandrist7425]

One of my personal heroes ..... the class and grace that this man always carried himself with is worth admiring ..... Awesome video .

[@lakemurray7239]

What a fantastic video. Thank you for preserving and sharing this. Major Winters was a remarkable man who loved God, his fellow man and his country. I wonder what he would think of the mess we have made of our country and the world he and others sacrificed so much to save. What a tragedy.

[@matthewgallant3622]

My great uncle Roland Galand was at D-Day, the day after his 21st birthday he landed on Utah Beach with the 4th Infantry Division as a rifleman. He survived and a few days in was wounded by an artillery shell. He received 2 Purple Hearts during the war and later had a military career in Korea and Vietnam. He died in 1993 at 70, right before the 50th anniversary. I wish I’d gotten to hear more of his story.

[@saragarratt4397]

What a gentleman. I only wish that there were more like you today. God bless.

[@MuscleCarSolutions]

What an absolute treasure and blessing that man was born and lived in the time he did.

[@warrenblum3104]

They were greater and tougher than us. As a cop in S. FL, during the 80s and 90s, i had the honor of meeting real men like Dick and from the German side. Amazing people. God bless them all.

[@marksauck3399]

That movie centered on a fictional character but it shook me up more than any other movie on war I saw and while in my 70s, I’ve seen many. Nothing I ever saw was as real as Saving Private Ryan. I left the theater in tears.

[@ColinFreeman-kh9us]

An Australian here, just wonderful the work you guys do at the museum. Such great poise when a man of this caliber speaks. Riveting stuff

[@jimreilly917]

I’m so glad Col. Winters saved his papers and gifted them to this museum. Our lions have passed…but their voices will echo across time…..for he so fights with me this day is my brother. Henry V.

[@Jeffrey-l1d2f]

Thursday, June 6, is the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of France to defeat Nazism. Very few veterans survive, but I was in Normandy for the 50th year observance, travelling with veteran paratroopers on D-Day eve. I was supposed to witness airborne veterans parachuting from a vintage aircraft into a VIP area, but I decided to leave my space to a veteran, so I walked into Ste Mere-Eglise, the first French town liberated by our paratroopers, to wait for the parade- the ceremonial re-enactment of the battle- to assemble in the church square where the carnival of American television- Bryant Gumbel and Joan Lunden- were all broadcasting to the US and the world. As I moved through the mass of people to photograph the parade, I was overtaken by a surging throng screaming “Vivre Americain! Merci Americain!.” I kept saying, “Je ne suis pas une veteran!” but it didn’t matter. They wanted to physically embrace Americans today. I have photos of the parade. A line of mounted Gendarmerie cleared the path. The 68-year-old airborne veterans who had jumped again raised beer cans and cheered. Then- General Hugh Shelton (future Chairman JCoS) led combat-ready detachments of contemporary American paratroopers, fresh from the fight against Iraq. The victors of Desert Storm saluted the victors of Normandy with a triumph that would have paled Ceasar. The best light infantry of any army, anywhere, at any time in history, were feted by thousands of grateful, free people from around the world, their clamor to render all honors and glory to the airborne forces of the United States.

[@jimreilly917]

THIS is a wonderful tribute. Tears of pride are on my cheeks. The knights who fought Nazis passing the legend to those fighting terrorists.🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸 Former USAF.

[@riverbluevert7814]

Thank you for this.

[@Jordan-rb28]

thank you for posting this

[@islandkaren1]

Thanks JD. We can never forget what these brave men and women did for all of us.

[@johnnymaclq]

This was awesome hearing it directly from the legend himself

[@woodcutter2479]

one of the best youtube channels going ..thank you for all your hard work and efforts ..the world could learn so much from Dick Winters closing statement ...

[@11bravo1789]

What is clear to me when I listen to our older veterans from WW1/2/Korea/Vietnam…. What is Crystal clear to me is that our Story. The story of the fighting young man, has changed very little over the years. We all did our part. We had responsibility far beyond our age. We were all tired, hungry, hot, cold, pist off -- but we Continued anyway. As an Infantryman for 8 years, (2001-2009) and Former U.S. Army Drill Sergeant. I wanted a war badly when I left for Fort Benning, GA. I wanted to prove to myself I had what it took. Fast forward a few years I found myself as a Sergeant in an Infantry Platoon patrolling the streets of Baghdad. I found myself thinking “what the hell did i get myself into”. RIP to my Soldier SPC Brian Derks. KIA 08/13/05

[@thenikonjones]

Absolutely fantastic JD and Erik! Thank you so much for sharing this. It really makes me wish I had known more about Dick Winters back when the book was published. Something else I have often wondered about is whether someone found his leg bag? Wouldn't it be amazing if someone has his rifle? Again, this was awesome and wonderful to hear him speak about his experiences. What a great American and fine example of what we all should be molding ourselves after in life. As a teacher, I hope you are teaching your students about him and the men of Easy Company. Yes, they were just a part of the millions that served, but like he said in this speech, taking out those guns at Brecourt saved thousands of lives. Every student in our country should be taught about what he and those men did on D Day.

[@amandarobb2856]

I wish i could have met Major Winters. He was truly a leader of The Greatest Generation. And I am Canadian and had several family members serve from 39 til after it ended, so, i have a sincere appreciation for ALL Allied servicemen and women. My mum worked for The Department Of Veterans Affairs for 30 years. The things she told me about our Veterans makes me love them even more. I have my Poppy tattooed on my chest, right where we pin them.

[@bradbalderson8172]

Sitting here watching this around our camp fire on vacation and thank god for men like Dick Winters, my uncles and all the others that fought for freedom. The words Dick spoke about carrying yourself to be the best you can be are more true today than ever. Thank you JD and Erik!

[@oregonoutback7779]

This was Dick Winters Gold !! Thank you, JD and Erik.

[@Jeffrey-l1d2f]

On June 6, 1994, I was travelling with the 101st Airborne Division veterans’ association when we drove into Carentan, encountering the Fallschirmjager Regiment Six 50-year reunion. Fans of the tv show, “Band of Brothers,” will recall the battle to capture and defend Carentan. We were looking for the turn from the Normandy highway to Les Moulins, Omaha Beach, for the international observance by the heads-of-state of 13 D-Day countries. We missed the turn, driving past the German cemetery at La Cambe, where a lot of people were gathered. We drove on to Carentan for refreshments, before turning back to Omaha. As I stepped off the bus, I saw the green banner with gold Teutonic lettering, “Fallschirmjager Regiment Six.” I assumed they were at La Cambe, but when I opened the door to the restaurant, there they were. Elite German infantry, now 68 years, drinking and talking. I held the door for a Screaming Eagle who walked with a cane, saying, “It looks like the Germans are having their reunion, too.” “Just the ones we didn’t kill,” a reference to the large tumulus at La Cambe. The sight of the Screaming Eagles patch on our veterans’ caps exploded like a hand grenade. Every German sprang to his feet and pulled table and chairs out of the way with a cacophony of squeaking and scraping. Now I was wearing a trench coat, so I acted like a security officer, holding the Hun at bay. After 50 years, this band of brothers just didn’t want to speak with Germans.

[@gibson617ajg]

"Just the ones we didn't kill"? Really? Not something to brag about is it? I'd call it a graceless comment actually. I'd assume they were more pissed off by the comment than by who actually said it.

[@Jeffrey-l1d2f]

@@gibson617ajg We had just passed the LaCambe German Military Cemetery.

[@maryholder3795]

​@@gibson617ajgI'd like to point out, you didn't fight in the WW 2, you were not at St Marie de Estile one of the many french villages where many Screaming Eagles fought. You did not experience the stress and pain of the fighting hand to hand, the shells, the mortors, being under fire, the exhaustion no sleep. Kill or be killed. So maybe even after all those years this soldier could not forget or forgive. His choice, from an experience of terrible war 80 years ago. Not every soldier can forgive and forget. Respect his views, as it's quite clear that you don't agree. But remember it was these soldiers who bought your freedom of speech.

[@Peace2U-ec6es]

I recently unsubscribed from all my favorite KZbin Channels because I thought I was spending too much time with them- Including THU. After watching this, I realized I made one mistake. It's content like this about men and women like Maj. Winters, my father, and several uncles that calls out to the heart and soul of our nation, and something I can't do without. Thank you JD and Erik- Like a wounded soldier, I'm glad to be back with this company!

[@MapleHillMunitions]

Delete social media and take the tv out of the house before that.

[@phunkeehone]

​@@MapleHillMunitions A wise choice

[@santaincarolina]

gay

[@Peace2U-ec6es]

@@santaincarolina Congratulations on learning how to put letters together to spell a word. We are proud of you on your major accomplishment! 👏

[@santaincarolina]

@@Peace2U-ec6es my foreskin

[@luislaboy8861]

The loss of every one of those brave men that died on D-day was a loss for all of decent humanity...thank God for men like Mr. Winters who fought so bravely, did their job and lived to remind tell us their story and remind us all of what they were fighting for...FREEDOM. thank you Sir for what you did.

[@geraldstephens7481]

I was blessed to meet him at my church In Hummelstown PA. Inspirational. My dad was a WW2 Vet Navy aviator in PBY service they were the greatest generation. They are on my mind every day and inspired me to work hard and be a Christian.

[@MarineOne-]

Man it doesn't get any better than that. Thank you.

[@ianlast6722]

So good to hear Dick Winters talk about his experiences and thoughts. Thanks for preserving this and other recordings so we can all learn from his experiences. Thanks for sharing and RIP Easy

[@ben-jam-in6941]

One of my heroes without a doubt and not just because he was one hell of a warrior and leader of fighting men but because he was a good man after all the battles were over for him. I can’t imagine what else you could ask of a hero. I type this on the 80th anniversary of the D-day landings and most of our veterans are gone but in my home will never be forgotten.

[@dismemberedlamb9104]

Please release these more frequently!!! even though it’s been years since his passing Winters still impacts my life just as he did when I was a younger boy seeing Band of Brothers for the first time. He’s inspired me to be mute best leader I could be since I was young. His insights on life and his expertise and thought process on the battlefield is still valuable valuable information. Guy had to have been one of the best to do his job.

[@1psychofan]

And the story about Nearer My God to Thee, in that church! Incredible-my eyes stung with tears!

[@snakeman48]

Maj. Dick Winters went on to become one of the faces for WWII veterans. I'm sure he didn't seek it, but being the leader he was carried out the assignment for all WWII veterans. Quite the man he was. RIP

[@Daculaboy]

He definitely was seeking it 😂

[@eunicenally4375]

@@Daculaboywell he earned it!!

[@dtrnigga]

Thanks so much for content like this we can never forget or thank the guys back then enough

[@flamingogirl4879]

Thank you so much for sharing the saved interviews. A few years ago we saw quite a bit of the collection but understand more is added. We need to visit again.Thank you for preserving and honoring so many significant pieces of history!

[@kmbmakz3]

I visited this museum. Easily the most spectacular WWII memorabilia and artifacts you will ever see. If you are in the area and you DON’T visit, you will have missed an incredible opportunity. Absolute bucket list visit. Awe inspiring.

[@kevinmorris7727]

Thank you for posting this video…. This was good way to celebrate the anniversary of D-day..

[@laptopfireman]

What a great man, I bought the box set when it first came out and watched it with admiration, I then put it in storage and only dusted it off when my son (17) was studying WW2 history at school. He wants to be a history teacher and is very keen to learn WW2 history and tactics of that time along with factors that started (or continued from WW1) as well as politics involved. The main point of history is learning not to make the same mistakes which makes the current situation in Ukraine all the more important. Pray for peace but be ready to defend that peace because its not free !.

[@rickyb6780]

Richard Winters was a true leader, soldier, and gentleman! We could use some like him today!

[@jimreilly917]

We have some…you just haven’t heard about them or from them, a likely won’t for decades. These men are quiet.

[@MrGreggl61]

This is one man I would not want to piss off. He has such a commanding direct presence in his demeanor you can tell he was one tough individual.

[@keithbartholomew2990]

What a great man. His wisdom will be honored forever

[@Jamesbaker123]

This channel has been one of the best finds I've ever had in over a decade of using KZbin.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@genem3785]

JD, thank you for doing an amazing job preserving American and, essentially, world history and bringing history to the rest of us.

[@patspencer5649]

Our nation needs the example of Major Winters and all of the veterans. He is real, and now his and their protection of our freedom has be reduced to slogans and dog whistles. May God bless and help America in protecting what they fought for.

[@DMUSA536]

Dick Winters was a great representative of all those who fought in WWII.

[@backdraft57]

So good. Thank you for preserving this and sharing it. RIP

[@GrouchoMarx-MaGeorge]

The greatest generation ❤️ Ty for our freedoms.

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

Amazing words from an amazing leader. I hope that there are men today who can rise to the occasion like Dick Winters and the other men of Easy Company.

[@your_royal_highness]

Don Burgett mentions hearing the sickening thuds of troopers hitting the ground before their chutes could open. One guy survived when his partially opened canopy snagged on a tree and it acted like a bungee cord.

[@HatCreekMan57]

What a great speech. Thanks for posting!

[@MrSpadeofAce]

I wish I met this man, he and his men are my heroes.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Finally made it to Gettysburg. Shriver House was amazing. Didn’t get to meet Erik at the museum though

[@LETOUR7TIMESFRANCE]

Thank you JD for posting this. And especially for its 80th anniversary of D-Day thank you. Dick Winters is a legend and in my book should have got the medal of Honor.

[@Wreckdiver59]

It's great that you were able to share this with us and more importantly, preserve the video in a format that will be around for much longer than the original. Thanks Erik and JD 👍

[@dGaMeR-pb1wj]

thank you for all the videos you make, love waking up to a new THU video!

[@jbatt6088]

Thank you for sharing that. I have a good suspension that it's the reason Winters left his collection with you. He knew you would not allow there sacrifice to be forgotten.

[@Dtrent81892]

Incredible. Thanks for sharing another piece of Easy Company history 🇺🇸

[@kingtutt3371]

Somewhere, the character of that generation has been lost, subverted, transformed into something different. Good, honest, respectful men and women who exemplified what it means to be an American. Thank you for all you did for our Country Mr. Winters.

[@perryj8850]

This is absolutely phenomenal!!

[@arhickernell]

One of my favorite guys talking about one of my favorite movies. 🍿😀

[@RCUKScaleModels]

Thank you! The greatest generation ♥♥

[@Stunter378]

This was a great, l enjoyed seeing and listening to this interview. Nice one thank you

[@csaint6780]

Thanks JD and Erik for these videos.

[@600joe]

I don’t know if anybody can see this do to KZbin, but when Saving Private Ryan came out,?and I saw it in the movie theater, I felt (as a student of WW2 since I was 8) an intense immense feeling of “I was right all along when America realized what these kids did.” One of the few times in my life I got that special feeling.”

[@harrybrass007]

Right on, ME too, bro!!!!

[@ww3662]

Saving private ryan gave you the intense feeling of “I was right along?” Not really sure what that means but fairly certain that’s not the feeling you are supposed to leave the theater with.

[@katr8756]

A true Man's Man, and an American Hereo!! That's what leadership and integrity look, and sound like!!... RIP!! We have so few like him anymore!!

[@paulh3596]

What a man. Respect Sir.

[@kyleking63]

A true American hero and legend. I can’t wait to hear and watch more of these. To all the troops past and present we salute you!

[@p.k.5455]

Wow!!! What a great speech and good man!

[@jeravincer]

His message is consistent and persistent - peace is the objective.

[@b1rch995]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@cyndiebill6631]

Thank you JD. 👍

[@matthewkruczek2901]

Best way to start Sunday morning with some coffee ☕️

[@johnbelfiglio562]

This is absolute gold! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Terrywaites]

Legend! my hero.. Absolutely love this man

[@gaillynn1280]

I wish I would've met him or actually any member of Easy Company. I've seen the miniseries, extra videos & read every book about them I could get my hands on. Amazing group of men. I appreciate their service!!! God bless their survivors!!

[@walkercustoms]

Thank you and Eric so much for preserving history and making it available to us. I still need Eric's book. Been meaning to get it since released, maybe a father's day hint to my family is in order lol.

[@oldvet7547]

Nothing could be said better. We need more leaders like Duck Winters.

[@terryeustice5399]

Good video Erik. Thanks for sharing! 💯👊👍❤️

[@suzannepatterson5548]

Thank you JD and Erik.

[@exmoorfarmer4880]

So understated. Given what they through and what they did. Humble doesn't quite do it. Such men.