Buck Compton dies at age 90

[carlfense]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/band-of-brothers-soldier-lynn-d-buck-compton-dies-at-90-in-state-of-washington/2012/02/28/gIQA7yrFgR_story.html

I had forgotten that he went on to prosecute Sirhan Sirhan.

 

[T_O_Bull]

That bastard is still alive. Cal the pansie state.

T_O_B

G>B>R

 

[knapplc]

One of many real American heroes in just that one company. And there were many, throughout the ETO and PTO. Great quote by Compton here:

“Second platoon was indeed ‘blessed’ to have Buck Compton as our leader. He was a quiet and strong officer who, above all, listened and talked to the men under his command. I could never say enough to express my thanks and admiration for Buck Compton.”

- William ‘Wild Bill’ Guarnere

 

[rawhide]

Definitely a American Hero not a celebrity; but his kind helped build this country. He probably felt his life after WWII was the fight worth fighting as a D.A.

My thoughts and prayers to his family.