[fugazi]

Pat Tillman is the first professional athlete to die for his country since former offensive lineman Bob Kalsu is killed in Vietnam. But did you know that he served alongside his brother Kevin, who was a minor league baseball player for the Cleveland Indians Double-A affiliate?

[fugazi]

Former Cleveland Brown Don Steinbrunner also gave his life in Vietnam.

[Mollypitcher1]

I don’t think any special recognition should be given to professional athletes who served their country. EVERY life that was lost in the many wars we have fought is equally important. Just because somebody was a football player does not make his life any more important than the farmer’s son or the boy next door. Are we as a nation doomed to forever be controlled by the Celebrity Complex which leads to worship of some persons over others who have also sacrificed the last full measure?