Tom Hanks salutes 'Band of Brothers' vet William 'Wild Bill' Guarnere

World War II hero William “Wild Bill” Guarnere has passed away at the age of 90. Actor Frank Hughes, who portrayed Guarnere in the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers,” called the role his “greatest honor.”

Actor Tom Hanks, who co-developed the “Band of Brothers” miniseries, also tweeted about Guarnere’s passing:

This boy did his part in saving the world. Now, he joins the heroes. God speed you, Wild Bill… Hanx http://t.co/N4gPe11uJg

— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) March 9, 2014