William Guarnere Quotes

1923–2014

William J. Guarnere Sr. (April 28, 1923 – March 8, 2014) was a United States Army paratrooper who fought in World War II as a non-commissioned officer with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division.

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People ask if your first kill is hard. It was easy as squashing a bug. I released a lot of anger.

Brothers in Battle (2007)

When you're a paratrooper, you're the elite of the Army, you're always on the front lines. You know you're going to pay the price.

Brothers in Battle (2007)

Germany was prepared, and America was sound asleep. We didn't make the plans for it, kid.

Brothers in Battle (2007)

I kept my eyes and ears open and my mouth shut. That's what I learned growing up in South Philly. You want to get educated? You observe, but you don't say a word.

Brothers in Battle (2007)

Combat was getting closer, and I took it upon myself to learn every gun that I could get my hands on. Taking initiative is part of what makes a person a little better. No one tells you to do it, but you do it.

Brothers in Battle (2007)