Pat Tillman

[lancerguys]

I don't know how many of you have heard about this today. But a soldier named Pat Tillman died today in Afghanistan. The special thing about him is that he was an excellent football player. He played in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals and gave up his contract to join the Rangers after September 11th. He died yesterday and I just think it's appropriate for us to keep his family in our hearts and prayers. In my opinion, he is the true definition of a hero.

 

[BabyLove99]

I read about that earlier...so sad

Here's a link to an article about it...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/football/nfl/04/23/tillman.killed/index.html?cnn=yes

 

[natty41]

It always happens to the good guys.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

 

[Mr. Toad]

After 9/11 happened Tillman decided rather than taking on Radiers, Eagles, and Falcons, he decieded to take on Osama bin Laden. This guy did something that a lot of people would not have done, and that's turn away 3.6 million to serve your country for only 18,000. This guy has more courage than me and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

RIP

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

This guy has a very big heart to be willing to give up NFL money for a soldier's pay. Very few people would do that, and Pat Tillman is a very courageous guy.

However, keep in mind, that American troops are dying every day. Keep their friends and families in your thoughts and prayers too.

 

[lancerguys]

Originally posted by Mr. Toad
This guy has more courage than me and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

I second that.

Originally posted by SyracuseWolverine
However, keep in mind, that American troops are dying every day. Keep their friends and families in your thoughts and prayers too.

I realize that too, I just think it needed to be pointed out that he gave up millions of dollars and a life of fame to go out and fight for our country

 

[DisneyGirl421]

my prayers and thoughts with his family, and with EVERY family of someone over there fighting for America

 

[jccl1991]

its sad