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Pat Tillman, 1976-2004

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Sgt. Pat Tillman

R.I.P.

To my hero...Pat, your wife will be there soon!

Thanks for everything. Noone will be as brave as you. We (the young kids) need to look upto you! We love you and will never forget you!

Go Cards!

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ECUBuckeye;660724; said:
Noone (sic) will be as brave as you.
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You might want to check the thread on Corporal Jason Dunham. Or do a Google search on SFC Paul Ray Smith, Sgt Rafael Peralta and LCpl Christopher Adlesperger (or Major Ray Mendoza for someone who hits a bit closer to home).

While Cpl Tillman more than earned my professional respect it is important not to lessen the sacrifices made by others by elevating him to an unrealistic level.

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Pat would have been the first to say the same thing. In his mind he was a soldier first and proud to be a member of that fraternity. He certainly didn't believe he was in any way different from the brothers he served with.
 
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ScarletBlood31;381290; said:
Hahaha that's what Michael Vick said about not cutting his hair untill he wins a Super Bowl.


His hair might be just a little easier to hide though.
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I believe that Michael Vick said that he wouldn't take his herpes medication until he wins a Super Bowl--slight difference.
 
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Probe will recommend 9 officers be held accountable

Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- A Pentagon investigation will recommend that nine officers, including up to four generals, be held accountable for missteps in the aftermath of the friendly fire death of Army Ranger Pat Tillman in Afghanistan, senior defense officials said Friday.

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McCain calls mistakes in Tillman death a travesty

By JEFF CARLTON / Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Monday criticized mistakes made by high-ranking Army officers who passed along misleading and inaccurate information in reporting the death of Army Ranger Pat Tillman, a former NFL star.

Calling those mistakes part of an "inexcusable cover-up," McCain praised Tillman's mother, Mary, for challenging the official military report on her son's death.

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AP: Gen. tried to warn Bush on Tillman By SCOTT LINDLAW, Associated Press Writer
2 hours, 8 minutes ago



SAN JOSE, Calif. - Just seven days after Pat Tillman's death, a top general warned there were strong indications that it was friendly fire and President Bush might embarrass himself if he said the NFL star-turned-soldier died in an ambush, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070330/ap_on_re_us/tillman_friendly_fire
 
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Army Secretary to recommend retired general be demoted
Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Army Secretary Peter Geren is expected to recommend that a retired three-star general be demoted for his role in providing misleading information about the death of Army Ranger Pat Tillman, military officials say, in what would be a stinging and rare rebuke.

Lt. Gen. Philip Kensinger, who headed Army special operations, is one of six high-ranking Army officers expected to get official reprimands for making critical errors in reporting the circumstances of Tillman's purported friendly-fire shooting in Afghanistan in April 2004.

ESPN - Army general faces demotion in Tillman cover-up - Gen
 
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AP: New details on Tillman's death

By MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer Thu Jul 26, 7:59 PM ET

SAN FRANCISCO - Army medical examiners were suspicious about the close proximity of the three bullet holes in Pat Tillman's forehead and tried without success to get authorities to investigate whether the former NFL player's death amounted to a crime, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.

AP: New details on Tillman's death - Yahoo! News
 
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AP: Late Pat Tillman on College Football Hall of Fame ballot for first time


Late Pat Tillman on College Football Hall of Fame ballot for first time

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DALLAS (AP)?The late Pat Tillman, a former Arizona State linebacker who gave up a professional football career to join the military, is among 19 players up for election to the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time this year.

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame released a ballot Tuesday with 75 players and eight coaches eligible for election to the hall.
Tillman played linebacker for the Sun Devils from 1994-97 and was one of the best defensive players in the Pac-10 over his final two seasons. He was one of the leaders of the last Arizona State team to play in the Rose Bowl. The Sun Devils lost to Ohio State 20-17 in 1997.

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shetuck;1114052; said:
AP: Late Pat Tillman on College Football Hall of Fame ballot for first time
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Not trying to be mean, but what are the standards for admission? I mean, Tillman was not, in my mind, a HOF player based upon :assuming ESPN voice: his "body of work."

Getting killed by his own troops is sad. Volunteering for the military and giving up his NFL millions is laudable. But - ya know - I thought it was for you play rather then for our off-field exploits. Anybody know the standards for admission?
 
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