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Brent88 · 04-23-2004, 11:20 AM

Word just in that Pat Tillman, who gave up a $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals in 2002 to join the U.S. Army rangers was killed yesterday in combat in Afghanistan.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4815441/

Dutabi84 · 04-23-2004, 01:25 PM

Holy sh**. I remember him being a great safety..and then deciding to fight rather than play football..mad props to him.

dlemond · 04-23-2004, 01:32 PM

He put his country and honor before everything else.

I couldn't have more respect for him for that.

May he rest in peace.

jekouptown · 04-23-2004, 02:15 PM

He also gave up 6.6 million that was offered to him by the ST LOUIS RAMS....

FamilyTiesGOP · 04-23-2004, 03:00 PM

He is really is the perfect model of what a great American really is.

OU812 · 04-23-2004, 03:37 PM

Rest In Peace, Pat. You Are A Hero.

Tuesday Weld · 04-23-2004, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FamilyTiesGOP
He is really is the perfect model of what a great American really is.

I agree.

sinatrastar · 04-23-2004, 06:08 PM

This news is really sad. Makes you appreciate what we have in our country and the debt we owe to all who are fghting now, and fought before.

Janice · 04-24-2004, 02:26 AM

This is very sad. The coverage on TV on Pat Tillman's tragic death was heartwrenching.

Stuck In The '70's · 04-24-2004, 02:29 AM

This man is a true American hero.

dandelion wine · 04-24-2004, 02:37 AM

After hearing the news this afternoon and watching the incredible amount of coverage, this is heartbreaking. I have nothing but respect for him and my heart goes out to his family.. may he rest in peace.

Janice · 04-28-2004, 12:50 PM

Jenya · 05-30-2004, 01:32 PM

Army Finds Tillman Probably Killed by Friendly Fire
Former pro football player killed in Afghanistan

FROM: CNN

Saturday, May 29, 2004

(CNN) -- U.S. Army Cpl. Pat Tillman, the former professional football player killed last month in Afghanistan, was probably killed by gunfire from his own unit during an intense firefight, the U.S. Army said Saturday.

"While there was no one specific finding of fault, the investigation indicated that Cpl. Tillman probably died of friendly fire while his unit was in combat with enemy forces," Lt. Gen. Philip Kensinger Jr., of the Army's Special Operations Command ,said at a news conference at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.

"The results of this investigation in no way diminish the bravery and sacrifice of Cpl. Tillman," Kensinger said. "Cpl. Tillman was shot and killed while responding to enemy fire without regard to his personal safety."

Tillman, who walked away from a $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals two years ago to serve in the military, was posthumously awarded a Silver Star on April 30.

"There is an inherent danger of confusion in any firefight particularly when a unit is ambushed, especially under difficult light and terrain environment," Kensinger said.

Tillman, 27, was shot and killed April 22 during a ground convoy assault not far from Khowst, Afghanistan, near the eastern border with Pakistan. Two other coalition soldiers were wounded in the ambush and an Afghan militia force soldier was killed.

The firefight in which Tillman died began about 7:30 p.m. when 10 to 20 ambushers attacked the convoy with mortars and small arms. Tillman's team had already passed the point of attack, but turned back to help, diving into an intensive battle that lasted about 20 minutes.

A statement announcing the Silver Star said that Tillman directed his team to return fire against the fighters, who had attacked from higher ground.

It said that because of Tillman's leadership and his team's efforts, the trail section of the convoy "was able to maneuver through the ambush to positions of safety without a single casualty."

Tillman was a member of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment based at Fort Lewis, Washington.

His brother, Kevin, trained with him and served in the same unit.

Pat Tillman, shown in 2003

04-23-2004, 11:20 AM	#1
Brent88 Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,022	Former Arizona Cardinals player Pat Tillman, killed in Afghanistan Word just in that Pat Tillman, who gave up a $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals in 2002 to join the U.S. Army rangers was killed yesterday in combat in Afghanistan. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4815441/ __________________ Brent

04-23-2004, 02:15 PM	#4
jekouptown Forum Regular Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2003 Location: welcome to NEW YORK CITY Posts: 842	He also gave up 6.6 million that was offered to him by the ST LOUIS RAMS.... __________________ We the people gotta get over before we go under.....

04-24-2004, 02:29 AM	#10
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,772	This man is a true American hero. __________________ Sonny

04-28-2004, 12:50 PM	#12
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05-30-2004, 01:32 PM	#13
Jenya Senior Member Supervisor Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,341	Army Finds Tillman Probably Killed by Friendly Fire Army Finds Tillman Probably Killed by Friendly Fire Former pro football player killed in Afghanistan FROM: CNN Saturday, May 29, 2004 (CNN) -- U.S. Army Cpl. Pat Tillman, the former professional football player killed last month in Afghanistan, was probably killed by gunfire from his own unit during an intense firefight, the U.S. Army said Saturday. "While there was no one specific finding of fault, the investigation indicated that Cpl. Tillman probably died of friendly fire while his unit was in combat with enemy forces," Lt. Gen. Philip Kensinger Jr., of the Army's Special Operations Command ,said at a news conference at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. "The results of this investigation in no way diminish the bravery and sacrifice of Cpl. Tillman," Kensinger said. "Cpl. Tillman was shot and killed while responding to enemy fire without regard to his personal safety." Tillman, who walked away from a $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals two years ago to serve in the military, was posthumously awarded a Silver Star on April 30. "There is an inherent danger of confusion in any firefight particularly when a unit is ambushed, especially under difficult light and terrain environment," Kensinger said. Tillman, 27, was shot and killed April 22 during a ground convoy assault not far from Khowst, Afghanistan, near the eastern border with Pakistan. Two other coalition soldiers were wounded in the ambush and an Afghan militia force soldier was killed. The firefight in which Tillman died began about 7:30 p.m. when 10 to 20 ambushers attacked the convoy with mortars and small arms. Tillman's team had already passed the point of attack, but turned back to help, diving into an intensive battle that lasted about 20 minutes. A statement announcing the Silver Star said that Tillman directed his team to return fire against the fighters, who had attacked from higher ground. It said that because of Tillman's leadership and his team's efforts, the trail section of the convoy "was able to maneuver through the ambush to positions of safety without a single casualty." Tillman was a member of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment based at Fort Lewis, Washington. His brother, Kevin, trained with him and served in the same unit. *Pat Tillman, shown in 2003* __________________ Head-On...Apply directly to the Forehead! Head-On...Apply directly to the Forehead! Head-On...Apply directly to the Forehead! *Head-ON is available without a Prescription

04-23-2004, 01:25 PM	#2
Dutabi84 Forum Veteran kittens must die Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 10,962	Holy sh**. I remember him being a great safety..and then deciding to fight rather than play football..mad props to him.

04-23-2004, 01:32 PM	#3
dlemond Moderator Hey, I know you. Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,565	He put his country and honor before everything else. I couldn't have more respect for him for that. May he rest in peace.

04-23-2004, 03:00 PM	#5
FamilyTiesGOP Senior Member _ Join Date: Oct 28, 2003 Posts: 1,555	He is really is the perfect model of what a great American really is.

04-23-2004, 03:37 PM	#6
OU812 Banned!! BUSH IN 2004!!! Join Date: Jun 30, 2003 Location: The Good Ol' U.S.A.!!!!! Posts: 381	Rest In Peace, Pat. You Are A Hero.

04-23-2004, 06:08 PM	#8
sinatrastar Senior Member Indian Summer Join Date: Jul 22, 2003 Location: 78 W 86th St. Apt 3E Posts: 5,992	This news is really sad. Makes you appreciate what we have in our country and the debt we owe to all who are fghting now, and fought before.

04-24-2004, 02:26 AM	#9
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,476	This is very sad. The coverage on TV on Pat Tillman's tragic death was heartwrenching.

04-24-2004, 02:37 AM	#11
dandelion wine Forum Celebrity ~ Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 34,859	After hearing the news this afternoon and watching the incredible amount of coverage, this is heartbreaking. I have nothing but respect for him and my heart goes out to his family.. may he rest in peace.

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