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To: kellynla
As one who was a combat Marine in Viet Nam, I can tell you unequivocally that "friendly fire" happens in combat and people die from "friendly fire." I know on more than one occasion we called artillery or air strikes on our own position(bad maps).

That said, and I am only going by what has been "reported" in this article, if soldiers did burn Tillman's uniform then those responsible should be severely punished.

I am wondering why Tillman's brother, who is also in the Army, has not been heard from?

Semper Fi,
Kelly
110 posted on 05/23/2005 8:06:09 AM PDT by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
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To: kellynla
I am wondering why Tillman's brother, who is also in the Army, has not been heard from?

When I was in the Rangers we had two sets of brothers serving in the same company. That bond is unimaginable. I remember reading that Pat Tillman joined the Rangers with his brother because of a promise they made to each other ... if I was to guess ... we will never hear from his brother.

120 posted on 05/23/2005 8:26:07 AM PDT by Yasotay
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To: kellynla

" I am wondering why Tillman's brother, who is also in the Army, has not been heard from?"

If he is still AD i don't think he can comment on operational matters under investigation? Weren't they in the same unit?


138 posted on 05/23/2005 9:19:31 AM PDT by WoofDog123
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To: kellynla
I am wondering why Tillman's brother, who is also in the Army, has not been heard from?

I have often wondered on this myself. Has Pat Tillman's brother ever spoken? Did he re-up with the Rangers?

It simply is tragic what happened to Tillman. We simply don't have many men like him. I know many have given all and all deserve our respect but the bottom line is there are not many men among us that would have given up everything that Pat Tillman had (at that time in his life) to join and serve (and do so within a unit, the 75th Rangers, that he knew he'd see combat).

It is simply a da*m shame what happened to him. The recklessness shown by his fellow Rangers was da*m sickening (and any operator worth his salt would say as much).

But what should not be forgotten (that often is) is that Pat's unit was in an engagement with al Qeade (prior to him being killed by friendly fire).

141 posted on 05/23/2005 9:32:22 AM PDT by SevenMinusOne
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