FILE - Edward Shames, center, hugs Ed McClung, center left, both members of the World War II Army Company E of the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne, with veterans Jack Foley, left, Joe Lesniewski, right, and Shifty Powers, far right, at the Library of Congress in Washington, on July 16, 2003. Shames, who was the last surviving officer of “Easy Company,” which inspired the HBO miniseries and book “Band of Brothers,” has died at age 99.
NORFOLK, Va. — Edward Shames, a World War II veteran who was the last surviving officer of “Easy Company,” which inspired the HBO miniseries and book “Band of Brothers,” has died. He was 99. Shames was involved in some of the most important battles of World War II. During the war, he was a member of the renowned Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.
“When Germany surrendered, Ed and his men of Easy Company entered Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest where Ed managed to acquire a few bottles of cognac, a label indicating they were ‘for the Fuhrer’s use only.’ Later, he would use the cognac to toast his oldest son’s Bar Mitzvah,” the obituary said.
My husband and I had the honor of having lunch with Col Shames many years ago. He was a very stern gentleman and told us many stories of the Band of Brothers. A true gentleman.
Loving the first two responses. I need to get in the game.
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Rest easy, Sir. CURAHEE! Until we form again.
PaulHoward_IMIT 💔
Please don't make news for Ethiopia! We have already recognized your secret agenda
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Gotta respect anyone who killed Nazis.
Did anyone else read this and think someone was shaming Edward?
AlexpiersonAMP Hero
This is a series I watch regularly. The people of Easy Company have felt like a little part of my family. This saddens me, but I wish their souls to rest Easy. Thank you for your service.
RIP Sir.
RIP, soldier.
R.I.P. warrior
Thank you for your service, Sir and may your memory be a blessing. 🙏🙏
If you haven’t ever watched “Band of Brothers” please halt immediately what you are doing and begin watching it
Damn, that sad to hear 😥
Hero. RIP
Patriot. A real one.
this is terrible news
Godspeed, sir, and Rest In Peace. Your work here is done. 🙏⚓️♥️🇺🇸
呵呵，鼓浪屿，再来一次试试
Last of the greatest - 99 is some ride. RIP
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