Let's all bow our heads for Pat Tillman

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The former Cardinals safety who quit the league in his prime to serve his country has been killed in combat. Next time the Terrell Owens and Randy Moss's of the world make me want to turn off the NFL, I'm going to remember Pat Tillman.

RIP to a true American.

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Former NFL defensive back Pat Tillman was killed in action while serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan, ABCNEWS reported Friday.
He was 27.
Tillman was killed in direct action during a firefight in Afghanistan, Pentagon sources told ABCNEWS. No other details were yet available
Tillman played four seasons for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals as a safety after starring at Arizona State University.
In May of 2002, Tillman announced his intentions to join the Army, turning down a $3.6 million contract offer in the process. Tillman and his brother Kevin decided to enroll in the U.S. Army Rangers after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Both Pat and Kevin, a former minor league baseball prospect in the Cleveland Indians organization, committed to three-year military terms, landing spots with the elite U.S. Army Rangers. The two served in the Middle East as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pat and Kevin were recipients of the 11th annual Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2003 ESPYs. Their younger brother, Richard, accepted the award while the brothers were away.
The 5-foot-11, 200-pound Pat graduated summa cum laude with a 3.84 GPA from Arizona State, with a degree in marketing.

cspeier1

Kind of makes the Manning thing foolish!! Our higher power must need a quality starting DB!

Chad

dherm360

very sad day as it when any of our service men/women lose their lives

True heroes

Not many people would give up millions of dollars to serve their county--A great man who should always be remembered

Allen

And yet, he is exploited like this. I would say it was a good thing but in a month they will only be bringing $2