Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton dead at age 90

That's strange. When you google him wiki has the first article up. In the results it shows him passing February 26, 2012. But when you open the article there is no date of death.

No other site seems to show his passing at all.

 

Two references on message boards I don't trust, both unsourced.

I'll give it some time. Remember that the passing of Major Winters went unannounced to give the family time to mourn in private.

 

Rip Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton!

 

Sadly it appears to be confirmed.

Actor Damian Lewis posted a RIP notice on his Twitter account.
https://twitter.com/#!/lewis_damian

Messages are starting to come in to the forums over at Wild Bill Guarnere, 101st Airborne, Easy Company, A Band of Brothers

RIP Lt. Compton, you will not be forgotten.

 

Rest in Peace and fair skies Sir!

 

Hmmm..i get what you mean, but theres nothing sad about dieing at 90! Thats a champion effort...can i have sum of his genes please!?

 

I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Buck. I think I may speak for all the forum members who live in France, Belgium and Holland. Buck helped in tje liberation of our countries and we are very thankfull for it.

 

Rest in Peace Lt. Compton!

 

They are having a heck of a time on his Wikipedia page, 20+ edits since the 26th.

But, with no confirmation through "official" sources, I can't say I blame them. More than a few "death" frenzies having been started with false death information posted on Wiki.

 

On Marcus Brotherton’s blog, “Men Who Lead Well.” Marcus is the author of several books about the men of Easy Company, and he is a member here:

In Honor of Lt. Buck Compton, 1921-2012

In great sadness and tribute I write to tell of the passing late evening February 25 of Lt. Lynn “Buck” Davis Compton, one of the original Band of Brothers.

Buck was a true patriot, a valiant soldier in battle, a devoted public servant, and an honorable and caring family man…


The entire text of the blog can be found here: Men Who Lead Well: In honor of Lt. Buck Compton, 1921-2012

 

Thanks for tracking down that blog post, Clementine.

Be at peace, Lt. Compton. :S!

 

I saw it on Marcus's Facebook page last night, I am sad to say.

 

And so we lose another link to the past. Rest in Peace, Buck.

 

Article in The Washington Post.

It says that at a birthday party in his honor last month (his birthday was December 31) he was embarrassed by the attention:

“All I can say is it’s flattering — and kind of embarrassing,” Compton told the Herald. “We didn’t expect anything more than those other guys (in the war). We’re celebrating longevity more than anything.”

God Bless you and all of those other guys, Mr. Compton.

‘Band of Brothers’ soldier Lynn D. ‘Buck’ Compton dies at 90 in state of Washington - The Washington Post

 

(My comment posted twice, don't see a way to delete this second post.)

 

Thank you for your service, Lieutenant Compton. You and your brothers will be sorely missed.