Ex-NFL player Tillman killed in Iraq

[Wheat]

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

BREAKING NEWS
NBCSports.com news services
Updated: 10:10 a.m. ET April 23, 2004Pat Tillman, who gave up a lucrative NFL contract with the Phoenix Cardinals to join the Army Rangers, has been killed in Iraq, according to NBC’s Jim Miklaszewski.

In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Tillman decided to turn down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army.

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[TruBlueCowboy]

Wow. What are the odds that he would be one of the casualties? Damn, this war is getting bloody. Prayers to his family. He was a class act.

[Hostile]

Wow. That is really sad. Prayers go out to his family.

[Doomsday101]

I hate to hear that, Tillman was a good guy and thought enough of his counrty that he was willing to sacrifice his NFL career and his life. My prayers go out to his family

[Rocco]

I remember when he decided to do that. At least he gave his life doing something honorable..

[jkbear11]

Originally Posted by Rocco

I remember when he decided to do that. At least he gave his life doing something honorable..

yup i remember it too... i think i heard him join the army at dan patrick's radio show.... man~~~

[OldButDeadly]

Man...that is too bad to hear....could not believe it when I heard it....

Now...does he have a brother or something in the forces too?? I don't know if I am remembering this incorrectly.

Kev

[Hostile]

Originally Posted by OldButDeadly

Man...that is too bad to hear....could not believe it when I heard it....

Now...does he have a brother or something in the forces too?? I don't know if I am remembering this incorrectly.

Kev

Yes his brother joined with him.

[OldButDeadly]

Originally Posted by Hostile

Yes his brother joined with him.

Well....I hope they pull him out of harms way...

God Bless him and his family!

Kev

[Duane]

Sad news. I hope the NFL creates a new award for courage in his name.

[Doomsday101]

Originally Posted by Duane

Sad news. I hope the NFL creates a new award for courage in his name.

I think that would be a great ideal

[ghosttown cowboy]

Kind of makes Eli and Archie Manning seem like a couple of babies. I have the ultimate respect for Patt Tillman. May god rest his soul and bless his family. Here is to selfish atheletes just going away.

[jamez25]

God Bless Him and His Family.

[BulletBob]

Originally Posted by ghosttown cowboy

Kind of makes Eli and Archie Manning seem like a couple of babies. I have the ultimate respect for Patt Tillman. May god rest his soul and bless his family. Here is to selfish atheletes just going away.

An excellent point.

Mr. Tillman, you will never be forgotten. Words cannot express ...

So prayers will have to suffice.


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[guag]

Wow... this is sad news. I was pulling for that guy too... he was a brave man to decline an NFL contract and instead serve his country. My thoughts are with his family.