Ex-NFL player Tillman killed in Iraq - Page 2 - Dallas Cowboys Forum

OldButDeadly · 04-23-2004

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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

CowboyJunkie · 04-23-2004

It sure does put alot of things in perspective when you see something like this. With all of the selfish atheletes out there, it is amazing that someone could give up his life (the ultimate selfless act) so we can sit here and talk about football all day. I will tell all four of my kids about Pat Tillman tonight at dinner and hopefully help them understand what fighting for something really means.

Mattsdad · 04-23-2004

He was a class act. Wow. Prayers to his family and friends.

SoTex · 04-23-2004

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Originally Posted by CowboyJunkie

It sure does put alot of things in perspective when you see something like this. With all of the selfish atheletes out there, it is amazing that someone could give up his life (the ultimate selfless act) so we can sit here and talk about football all day. I will tell all four of my kids about Pat Tillman tonight at dinner and hopefully help them understand what fighting for something really means.

Great post. Amen brother.

Woods · 04-23-2004

Really is sad.

Though NBC just said he was killed in Afganistan - not that it really matters.

You have to really respect a guy who can walk away from lots of fame, money, etc. and serve his country because he wants to. Not because he is asked, or forced to.

That takes a special person.

Hostile · 04-23-2004

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Originally Posted by CowboyJunkie

It sure does put alot of things in perspective when you see something like this. With all of the selfish atheletes out there, it is amazing that someone could give up his life (the ultimate selfless act) so we can sit here and talk about football all day. I will tell all four of my kids about Pat Tillman tonight at dinner and hopefully help them understand what fighting for something really means.

That was really well said.

TC4 · 04-23-2004

R.I.P. Pat

Duane · 04-23-2004

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

Doomsday101 · 04-23-2004

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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 · 04-23-2004

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 · 04-23-2004

God Bless Him and His Family.

Jimmie · 04-23-2004

I remember hearing about him leaving the NFL to pursue the Army Rangers & really couldn't believe it! People take things for granted way to much these days (we all do it) and yea this really does make Archie/Eli look like a bunch of cry baby biatches(excuse the language)!

My prayers and condolences are with the Tillman family and thanks aswell for their son serving our country proudly!

RCowboyFan · 04-23-2004

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Originally Posted by BrAinPaiNt

Best Wishes to his family....and much praise to the man that turned down all that money and went to serve the country that could provide him with the chance to turn down that kind of money.

Once again best wishes to his family and a big Thank You to him for serving this country.

Damn, my feelings too. I register here and have to post to a sad news. He was a real hero in my mind.

marsbennett · 04-23-2004

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Originally Posted by Bufford

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

Now that is a real hero! I'm so sorry to hear this news and I pray right now for he and his family.

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BadMeetsEvil · 04-23-2004

When he gave up playing in the NFL to go back to the Military I couldn't believe the type of person he was.

Pat Tillman - Thanks for fighting for our country. R.I.P