But on April 22, 2004, Tillman was killed while on patrol with his unit near the Pakistan border. Immediately, the Army put out the word that he had died heroically, protecting his fellow soldiers in a firefight. A week later, Lt. Gen. John Abizaid, the head of U.S. Central Command, told the press that a day earlier he had discussed "that firefight where Pat Tillman lost his life" with Tillman's platoon leader. On April 30, the Army posthumously awarded Tillman the Silver Star for bravery, stating that Tillman died in a heroic charge up an enemy-held hill. "Corporal Tillman put himself in the line of devastating enemy fire. ... While mortally wounded, his audacious leadership and courageous example under fire inspired his men to fight with great risk to their own personal safety, resulting in the enemy's withdrawal and his platoon's safe passage from the ambush kill zone."
This sounds like a cover up from someone....doesn't it?
Again, to what purpose. Can’t it also be viewed as “hero building”. And I suppose that never, in any other war, have stories of heroism been embellished. I tell you I am shocked, stunned and amazed.
I also would like to know the attribution of your quote. Obviously those with an agenda to make GWB and the military look bad would never stretch the truth or misquote anyone.
You’ve stated your beliefs, and I’ve stated mine. Doesn’t seem to be much purpose to continuing the discussion.