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mattcav · 04-23-2004, 01:00 PM

Anyone else see that Pat Tillman, the Ex Arizona Cardinal NFL player that turned down huge contract to join the army rangers died in Afgan. yesterday. What an American Hero.

GoCards · 04-23-2004, 02:01 PM

I just saw that this morning. That showed unbelievable character and patriotism to turn down the money he would have made to serve his country! In sports these days, there are so many bad role models for kids but Pat was one that could be looked up to without parents being worried about all the bad things that atheletes tend to do these days.

TJ

riseboi · 04-23-2004, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by mattcav
What an American Hero.

I agree, but so were all the other soldiers that died. Football player or not, they and their families deserve equal respect and condolences.

SteveB · 04-23-2004, 02:26 PM

The thing is, he was a good player. He did a very admirable thing for his country. He is a hero. His stats are in the link.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/profiles/stats/primary/4455.html

mattcav · 04-23-2004, 02:36 PM

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Originally posted by riseboi

I agree, but so were all the other soldiers that died. Football player or not, they and their families deserve equal respect and condolences.

Point well taken, and i by no means meant that the other soldiers were not. I think all of us need to realize the sacrifice that these soldiers and their families are making. All of our thoughts and prayers should go out to them.

DanL · 04-23-2004, 03:36 PM

Pat Tillman, a former NFL player who gave up his $3.6M contract to go fight for his country in Afghanistan following 9/11, was killed in action yesterday:

Tillman killed in action

Some people know what's really important, and it's not transmission recalls....

kpd151 · 04-23-2004, 04:49 PM

I just saw the news. I am a saddened by the passing of a great athlete and soldier, and most importantly, a great man. He has given the greatest gift to people that he never even met. In the light of all the recent negative press on young athletes, Tillman's image should live on as a reminder to everyone about all that is good in sports: discipline, humility, and... giving your all for the overall good of the team and Pat Tillman did that on the largest scale possible. We would all be lucky to have a life and death as dignified as the one of 27 year old Pat Tillman.

jay · 04-23-2004, 05:03 PM

Mods: merge with this thread please.

Pairallel · 04-23-2004, 05:11 PM

While his decisions and actions say a lot about Pat Tillman as a person, they also speak volumes about the many other self-centered millionaire athletes with their childish behavior and ridiculous lifestyles. If his sacrifices help just 1 of these egocentric buffoons to get a real perspective on life, the ripple effect will be tremendous...

kemosabe · 04-23-2004, 06:18 PM

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Originally posted by jay
Mods: merge with this thread please.

Done...

drm1111 · 04-24-2004, 12:20 AM

May God bless him and his family. This guy gave up millions to serve for our great country. A TRUE AMERICAN!!!

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mattcav Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bowling Green, Ohio Posts: 98 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pat Tillman Anyone else see that Pat Tillman, the Ex Arizona Cardinal NFL player that turned down huge contract to join the army rangers died in Afgan. yesterday. What an American Hero. __________________ 2004 Silver EXL RES with webasto sunroof, rear splash guards

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GoCards Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 20 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just saw that this morning. That showed unbelievable character and patriotism to turn down the money he would have made to serve his country! In sports these days, there are so many bad role models for kids but Pat was one that could be looked up to without parents being worried about all the bad things that atheletes tend to do these days. TJ __________________ Sandstone EX-L (07/31/03) Options: Running Boards, Valley Hitch, Cargo Tray, Rear Mud Guards, Sylvania SilverStars, Husky Floor Liners Gas Mileage: High: 20.1 Low: 16.0 Avg: 17.8

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DanL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 260 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A true hero, patriot, and role model... Pat Tillman, a former NFL player who gave up his $3.6M contract to go fight for his country in Afghanistan following 9/11, was killed in action yesterday: Tillman killed in action Some people know what's really important, and it's not transmission recalls.... __________________ '04 Sandstone Metallic EX-L RES, Side Steps, OEM Wood Trim, Mud Guards, Cargo Cover, Cargo Tray, Yakima Lowriders + fairing, Alpine S620 CD Changer, Kenwood 1679IE Front & Panasonic DD163 Rear Speakers, wwong's Rubber Insert Thingies, Ratso's Shiny Chrome Grill Thingies.

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Pairallel Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 598 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	While his decisions and actions say a lot about Pat Tillman as a person, they also speak volumes about the many other self-centered millionaire athletes with their childish behavior and ridiculous lifestyles. If his sacrifices help just 1 of these egocentric buffoons to get a real perspective on life, the ripple effect will be tremendous... __________________ 2009 EX-L, Nimbus Gray metallic, 5/08 Honda all weather mats, cargo tray 2007 CR-V LX, Tango Red Pearl 2004 Accord EX-V6, Graphite Pearl

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SteveB Go Cubs & Yankees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 31 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The thing is, he was a good player. He did a very admirable thing for his country. He is a hero. His stats are in the link. http://espn.go.com/nfl/profiles/stats/primary/4455.html

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kpd151 Extraordinarily Cool Guy Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just saw the news. I am a saddened by the passing of a great athlete and soldier, and most importantly, a great man. He has given the greatest gift to people that he never even met. In the light of all the recent negative press on young athletes, Tillman's image should live on as a reminder to everyone about all that is good in sports: discipline, humility, and... giving your all for the overall good of the team and Pat Tillman did that on the largest scale possible. We would all be lucky to have a life and death as dignified as the one of 27 year old Pat Tillman.

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drm1111 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte,NC by way of West Virginia Posts: 399 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	May God bless him and his family. This guy gave up millions to serve for our great country. A TRUE AMERICAN!!!

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