Richard Winters Born : January 21, 1918 Died : January 2, 2011 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Richard Winters That night, I thanked God for seeing me through that day of days and prayed I would make it through D plus 1. I also promised that if some way I could get home again, I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace. Richard Winters nice home night I cherish the memories 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.' Richard Winters hero memories war The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem. Richard Winters rejection self-esteem people We salute the rank not the man Richard Winters salute he-man men Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem. Richard Winters dying suicide death