Pat Tillman, Arizona Cardinal, US Army Ranger...
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donbarzini
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Bidwill wouldn't even name it after himself
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justhangn
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Originally posted by Voter2002
My sympathy to his family, friends.
A tip of the hat to a true patriot.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Hell yeah that...
I have the same awe and respect and appreciation for every single one of you out there serving. None of you 'had' to do it.
Pat just sticks out a little more...Sorry...Got a lump in my throat right now. Can you believe this guy?
This makes him a true American Legend.
I have the same awe and respect and appreciation for every single one of you out there serving. None of you 'had' to do it.
Pat just sticks out a little more...Sorry...Got a lump in my throat right now. Can you believe this guy?
This makes him a true American Legend.
Miss_Daisy
New Member
Don't forget that his brother left the cleveland Indians to serve with the Army as well. He's still over there.
I got mixed emotions about this. Granted, Tilman is somewhat a celebrity after leaving the NFL to go to fight, he was an unknown before that though. The news should be giving us info on every single service man that is killed over there. What did THEY give up? They all have histories. They all should be celebrities in a sense. Give 'em their 15 minutes of fame. They all deserve it.
My $.02.
I got mixed emotions about this. Granted, Tilman is somewhat a celebrity after leaving the NFL to go to fight, he was an unknown before that though. The news should be giving us info on every single service man that is killed over there. What did THEY give up? They all have histories. They all should be celebrities in a sense. Give 'em their 15 minutes of fame. They all deserve it.
My $.02.
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czygvtwkr
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Pat you are my hero, have been since I first heard your story.
FromTexas
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There is a difference. Yes, they all are just as big of heros. However, the circumstances make this one a special moment for America as a whole. People constantly talk about the American dream, and how it can happen here. This person turned down the dream for the country. It is a great morale booster for both civilians and soldiers. That is why its great news and not a slap in the face of other soldiers. It is an ultimate symbol of all soldiers and the sacrifices they make for what they believe in -- what we believe in.
BuddyLee
Football addict
Does anyone else find this weird that we immortalize this man into a hero for dying for his country?
No one went out of their way before to acclaim his heroic deed of skipping the NFL and going into the armed forces. Why are we so prone to declare him a hero now when he is long gone. It's just sad.
No one went out of their way before to acclaim his heroic deed of skipping the NFL and going into the armed forces. Why are we so prone to declare him a hero now when he is long gone. It's just sad.
FromTexas
This Space for Rent
Originally posted by BuddyLee
Does anyone else find this weird that we immortalize this man into a hero for dying for his country?
No one went out of their way before to acclaim his heroic deed of skipping the NFL and going into the armed forces. Why are we so prone to declare him a hero now when he is long gone. It's just sad.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2002/0708/1403113.html
http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2003/0708/1577952.html
http://www.ranger25.com/Pat Tillman.htm
http://www.canoe.com/Slam020708/nfl_ari-ap.html
http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?contentId=500706
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/2002-08-18-oplele_x.htm
Just an assortment of articles that recognized them both long before any was dead. They received an Espy award for courage, they were recognized as heros, etc...
This is not just because he died.
mainman
Set Trippin
I remember vividly all of the noise that was made when he and his brother joined...Originally posted by BuddyLee
Does anyone else find this weird that we immortalize this man into a hero for dying for his country?
No one went out of their way before to acclaim his heroic deed of skipping the NFL and going into the armed forces. Why are we so prone to declare him a hero now when he is long gone. It's just sad.
