Pat Tillman killed in Afghanistan

MSNBC ^ | 04/23/2004

[jtminton]

Ex NFL Cardinal Pat Tillman has been killed in Afghanistan. Details unknown.

[dead]

I agree. I just think walking away from the $3.8 million dollar contract added an additional amount of exceptionalism to his act.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Great post, Rob. Very thoughtful. I think Pat Tillman would agree with you 100%.

[Coop]

I love your tag line. Please keep it for a nice long while. (And if you want to give it up, I'll take it over.)

[timpad]

Web page where e-mail can be sent to Governor Napolitano of Arizona:

http://www.governor.state.az.us/post/feedback.asp

[threat matrix]

ABC News said his brother was serving in the same platoon when Pat died..

[Dog]

Deal.

Coop this one really hurts man..

[Lunatic Fringe]

"Tillman carried a 3.84 grade point average through college and graduated with high honors in 3 1/2 academic years with a degree in marketing."

[TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig]

Taps lyrics are fitting.



Day is done,
gone the sun,
from the lakes
from the hills
from the sky,
all is well,
safely, rest,
God is near.

Fading light,
Dims the sight,
And a star
gems the sky
Gleaming bright,
From afar,
Drawing, near,
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise,
For our days,
Neath the sun
Neath the stars
Neath the sky,
As we go,
This, we, know,
God is near

[DollyCali]

I hope there is a movie made about him someday. We can all be cynical and say Hollywood won't do it--

Calling Mel Gibson?

[Valin]

Formation of the 75th Ranger Regiment
by LTC JD Lock
Upon the completion of the Arab-Israeli Yom Kippur War in 1973, the Pentagon grew concerned about the United State's strategic ability to quickly move well-trained infantry forces to any spot in the world. In the fall of 1973, General Creighton Abrams, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, issued a charter for the formation of the 1st Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry Regiment.

The battalion is to be an elite, light, and the most proficient infantry in the world. A battalion that can do things with its hands and weapons better than anyone. The battalion will contain no "hoodlums or brigands" and if the battalion is formed from such persons, it will be disbanded. Wherever the battalion goes, it must be apparent that it is the best.

The 1st Battalion (Ranger) was ordered activated on 25 January 1974, with an effective date of 31 January. Initially, Fort Stewart, Georgia, was considered home. In 1978/1979, the battalion moved to Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF) in Savannah, Georgia. To initially man this battalion and to serve as its nucleus, the men and equipment of Company A, 75th Infantry of the 1st Cavalry Division were transferred and the company eventually inactivated on 19 December 1974. The new battalion was assigned the heritage of the Vietnam era Company C (Ranger).

The 2nd Battalion (Ranger) was activated on 1 October 1974 and stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. The men and equipment of Company B, 75th Infantry of the 5th Infantry Division (Mech) were transferred and the company deactivated on 1 November 1974. This second battalion was assigned the heritage of Company H (Airmobile Ranger), 75th Infantry Regiment.

In 1975, the Ranger black beret became only the third officially sanctioned U.S. Army beret. Literally centuries of lineage and battle honors were symbolized by the unique Ranger beret. Though little more than a dark piece of cloth to some, to those who serve as Rangers, the beret is representative of personal courage and selfless sacrifice. It is a symbol to be earned, not issued.

Following the invasion of Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury, the most recent Ranger battalion addition, the 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment was reactivated on 3 October 1984 and stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, with its World War II heritage to serve as its lineage.

To control the three Ranger battalions, a regimental headquarters was needed, thus leading to the formation and activation of the 75th Ranger Regiment on the same day as the activation of the 3rd Battalion. Colonel Wayne A. Downing was selected as the first colonel of the Ranger Regiment...though he is technically and officially titled the third after the ceremonial commanders Rogers and Darby.

In the 1990s, Chief of Staff of the Army, General Gordon R. Sullivan, would develop his own charter for the Ranger Regiment that included... "The Regiment must remain capable of fighting anytime, anywhere, against any enemy, and winning."

With the formation and activation of the Special Forces Operations Command, the lineage and honors of the Second World War Ranger Battalions, the Korean Conflict Rangers, and the Vietnam Conflict Rangers were rightfully transferred on 3 February 1986 to the 75th Ranger Regiment.




http://www.armyranger.com/mod.php?mod=userpage&page_id=55&menu=
Ranger History © JD Lock. Used with permission.

[Imal]

A heartfelt salute to a great American fallen in battle.

Lest we forget, however, his sacrifce was no greater than that of every other American who has died in service to our nation and its people.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

[threat matrix]

Super Bowl 38 is already scheduled for Tillman Stadium in February 2008..

[N8VTXNinWV]

ASU ping... Sound like a GREAT idea timpad! Our dad is an alumnus of ASU, too. I think that he would like this idea, as well!!

Prayers for the family of this GREAT warrior.

[Yasotay]

"ALL THE WAY!"

[river rat]

America lost another fine man.. To lose one like this gentleman - is one too many..
May he rest in peace.....

To bad we can't CHOOSE the men that we send to put their lives at risk...

Semper Fi

[Argh]

Saddest news I've seen in ages. I just suggested on another thread they should rename a state after him, a monument just won't suffice, Miss Linda.

[Coop]

Coop this one really hurts man.

It just rips my heart out. Selfless heroes like Pat cut down in the prime of life, while hate-filled, obese slobs like Michael Moore continue spewing their venom while simultaneously inhaling meatball & cheese subs.

[TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig]

I posted the longer version. I like it better than the short version. I actually prefer the lyrical version to the bugled version.

[Imal]

To bad we can't CHOOSE the men that we send to put their lives at risk...

They choose themselves, because we are America.

[Temple Owl]

Rest in Peace, Pat Tillman.  We pale in comparison to your example.

Amen