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I tend to agree with you. Our family knew the Marine that was killed a few weeks ago. I'm sure you saw his picture on Drudge--he was the one laying on the ground with all of the soldiers praying around him.

He wrote home a week before he was killed, that although he missed his family terribly, he knew that what he was doing in Iraq was his purpose.

His life was no less heroic than Tillman's life. I'm really torn about this. Tillman was obviously someone with great character, but it's the special recognition of him b/c he was a sports celebrity that doesn't sit well with me.

565 posted on 04/23/2004 2:44:12 PM PDT by Aggie Mama

566 posted on 04/23/2004 2:45:54 PM PDT by Dog (In Memory of Pat Tillman ---- ---- ---- American Hero.)

His life was no less heroic than Tillman's life. I'm really torn about this. Tillman was obviously someone with great character, but it's the special recognition of him b/c he was a sports celebrity that doesn't sit well with me.

I genuinely hope this helps.

You're right in that Tillman's life means no more than any other person that's paid the ultimate price in serving this great nation, including my grandfather's, nor mine if I had died during my tour of duty in the USN.

But the manner in which he served deserves recognition.

This man gave up the lifelong dream of playing in the NFL, and a $3,000,000 contract, to serve. He called no attention to this act of seflessness, he declined interviews or special attention.

He was that kind of person, and I admire him greatly.

589 posted on 04/23/2004 4:22:37 PM PDT by Vigilantcitizen (Rest in peace, Pat Tillman.)

590 posted on 04/23/2004 4:26:09 PM PDT by Vigilantcitizen (Rest in peace, Pat Tillman.)

prayers and condolences to you, Aggie. Send our regards to this fine young man's family.

661 posted on 04/24/2004 5:24:40 PM PDT by The Right Stuff

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