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).
"The recklessness shown by his fellow Rangers was da*m sickening"
You may know something I don't but from what I understand this was an accident. And in combat accidents happen and people are killed in combat by "friendly fire" as I myself have personally experienced.
Now if the Rangers tried to cover this up by burning Tillman's uniform as reported, well now that is something entirely different and DEAD WRONG!
And people should be punished.
Semper Fi,
Kelly
"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)."
Very well said.