Pat Tillman Sports Illustrated Cover Photo

Sports Illustrated ^ | April 28, 2004

[WritableSpace]

Baloney! He was an athlete and she was a cute little blond.

Except that of course, he was a soldier who died in war.

Your not making sense, by this logic we should not laud the living heros ether. He gave up quite a bit to die for you, and you think you owe him nothing? You must subscribe to the dumb Jock crowd

[threat matrix]

'We lost quite simply, the ultimate American.'

Former ASU Athletics Director Kevin White

[Mears]

I sir,am a woman,and if expressing my opinions makes me "out of line",what the heck are these kids fighting for?

I just feel sorry for all of the silently grieving parents out there who have buried their kids,heroes all,in virtual anonymity.

They all volunteered and gave up something to fight for their country.

[beaversmom]

It would be my first too--think I will get one as well.

[Peter J. Huss]

Note to self: do not invite Mear to funeral.

On a serious note, I read some of your responses and I'm not sure what to say. It is true that there are countless sacrifices in this war, some of which will never be known or acknowledged.

The media is what it is and the Pat Tillman story has not been abused by the media, yet (I don't have a TV, so the internet is all I can judge from). Still, Tillman, just like Lynch, are heros and there is nothing wrong about celebrating their lives and sacrifices.

Also, I am willing to bet that the Tillman family is very media sauvy, unlike Jessica Lynch and her's, and will not allow the abuse that was visited upon Lynch to fall on them.

I was a soldier in the Old Guard in Washington DC and there is, for all the unknown and uncelebrated soldiers who gave it all, a memoral called the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. To stand guard at that tomb is ALMOST the highest honor. The medal that is awarded for such duty is the rarest held in the US Army, more so than even the Medal of Honor.

Needless to say, regardless of the media and it's failings, no solder is ever forgotten by the Army.

Case in point.... there was a buriel we had to do in a county in Virgina at an old civil war cemetary. The gentleman we were laying to rest served in WWII and was highly decorated, including a Silver Star and a Purple Heart. He was born in the town only a couple miles up the road, grew up there, lived his life and eventually died there.

When the time came for the burial, no one showed up. Our sargent called on a cell phone to confirm the date, place and time. It was even advertised in the local paper. We were the only ones to show up and honor this soldier.

We carried the casket, folded the flag and saluted. The flag was then burried with the soldier.

A lot of the buriels were routine, but this one really effected up. 1/2 of the guys were teared up and we all knew very well at that moment why were were they and why our job was important.

[Khurkris]

Condolences expressed about the death of Ranger Tillman in no way diminish the loss felt for each and every service member killed in these actions.

He sacrificed all to follow the Ranger path. His example will live on.

This is an inspirational event in American history. Be glad that you will have this story to tell years from now.

I hope your personal discomfort will lessen if you come to understand this.

[Smartass]

God Bless Pat Tillman. We will always remember him

[onedoug]

It's the symbolism.

It gives the lie to those who claim that only economic deprivation leads to military service

[WritableSpace]

The Press seeks carefully for a representative of the generation who currently is dying for this country. One reason for it is that it sells papers. Honoring him is honoring as Meany men and women who have already died serving our nation. Because, he represents them all in a way. I think the US families will not begrudge him for the honor he does them in the eyes of everyone.

[Robert Drobot]

Pat Tillman reminds me that we have heroes
in our Armed Services.
Honoring Tillman doesn't dishonor the rest.
It serves as a reminder
of the quality and integrity
of our people in the military.

They are all heroes.

......bears repeating.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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PAT TILLMAN = A Hero for the Ages

http://www.TheAlamoFILM.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3169

PAT TILLMAN = A HOLY Man


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[threat matrix]

Amen to that..

[Chinese_American_Patriot]

Pat Tillman, this is for you!

May your soul rest in peace.

[smiley]

That's a nice tribute...very well deserved. R.I.P.

[Mears]

God,that story about the funeral where no one showed up breought tears to my eyes.

Is there anything sadder than dying alone and forgotten?

[SeeRushToldU_So]

I will make my first-ever SI purchase today. Thanks for the heads up.

I haven't bought one in over a decade, but I will today and read it to my daughters.

[Peter J. Huss]

God,that story about the funeral where no one showed up breought tears to my eyes. Is there anything sadder than dying alone and forgotten?

But that's the point. He was not alone and not forgotten. We were there. Given that his home town was only a few miles away, usually we would get these large crowds. There would be someone there to accept the flag, etc. The could have been a complete a-hole in his civilian (perhaps even his military) life, but he served and deserves to be honored. There was another one where this guy was killed in Korea and his young wife was there with their 4 year old boy. The wife was sobbing quietly and we did our thing. Taps played and the flag was handed to her. Right during that quiet pause, the little boy figured it was ok to ask, "Mommy... when's daddy coming home?" Without a sound, the woman passed out from grief. I did't have any kids at the time, but a few of the guys did and they teared up (of course, standing at perfect attention the whole time). There are funny stories too, but those two are the worst that I experienced.

[valleygal]

Pat Tillman, the Pride of Leland High, the Almaden Valley, and San Jose. May he rest in peace.

If I may add, also the pride of Arizona State University, the Arizona Cardinals, the Valley of the Sun and the whole state of Arizona.

Words can not adequately express how I feel about his sacrifice and all the men and women who have lost their lives defending us. God bless their families.

[valleygal]

Graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State from the College of Business about 5 years ago, I think. 3.84 GPA with a degree in Marketing and PAC 10 conference player of the year (again I think, 1997).