Friday, April 23, 2004
Sad News
Former NFL player Pat Tillman was killed in action today, in a firefight in Afghanistan.
I remember when Tillman dropped football to enlist in the Army Rangers. He turned down a lucrative contract to serve his country, and America applauded. His former coach, Dave McGinnis, said at the time, "It touches you pretty deep. Pat Tillman is a guy that is full of fiber, full of fabric, everything that he does goes right to the core of what is good and sound in our country."
God Bless Pat's family, and all of our troops abroad.
ADDED: Reaction from NFL.com. Some bloggers would like to see Tillman's #40 retired by the NFL.
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I remember when Tillman dropped football to enlist in the Army Rangers. He turned down a lucrative contract to serve his country, and America applauded. His former coach, Dave McGinnis, said at the time, "It touches you pretty deep. Pat Tillman is a guy that is full of fiber, full of fabric, everything that he does goes right to the core of what is good and sound in our country."
God Bless Pat's family, and all of our troops abroad.
ADDED: Reaction from NFL.com. Some bloggers would like to see Tillman's #40 retired by the NFL.
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