Pat Tillman

[mgran]

Sad news. A great American. May he rest in peace. His family is in my prayers.

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

[SITH]

RIP Ranger Tillman

[SgtUSMC8541]

RIP.

Doing what he wanted to do.

[CPTAUSRET]

DAMN!

That is so sad:

Rest in Peace, Ranger:

[Blackjack78]

Rest In Peace. Here was a man who knew what he wanted to do and knew what in life was important. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

[Dramborleg]

Rest in peace Ranger Tillman.

A true American Patriot has gone to stand tall before the gates of heaven. We are blessed by his service and lessened for his loss.

God speed sir!


Dram out

[RAT]

Any word on how he died?

I have the utmost respect for him. He died doing what he loved to do. Hoooo AAAAAA....

See you there RANGER... RANGERS lead the way...

RIP

RAT OUT!!!

[RangerCharlie]

RIP Brother

He gave this country his all..

[Matchanu]

What a drag. I really respected that guy for his unwavering service and sacrifice. I was hoping he would get through all of this unscathed.


Fair winds and following seas.

[jcollettusa]

Originally posted by Matchanu
What a drag. I really respected that guy for his unwavering service and sacrifice. I was hoping he would get through all of this unscathed.


Fair winds and following seas.

Me too.

Here is the latest:

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former NFL player Pat Tillman was killed Thursday while serving as an Army Special Forces soldier on a mission in southeastern Afghanistan, Pentagon officials have told CNN.

Tillman, who walked away from a $3.6 million contract as a safety with the Arizona Cardinals to join the military after the Sept. 11 attacks, was in an area where numerous U.S. troops have been killed in battles with suspected al Qaeda and Taliban fighters.

He was serving as an Army Ranger, part of the Army's Special Forces. Tillman played for the Cardinals from 1998-2001.

[brewmonkey]

May he Rest In Peace.

He certainly set a shining example for many to follow.

[CAP MARINE]

i believe his brother also entered the army with him.

[Fire-Gunner]

RIP Ranger Tillman.

The man is a true hero and role model.

[Raider Rakkasans]

This guy is going on my Hero list.. To leave the NFL with millions on the line. All to serve his country.. RIP Ranger! Like the old saying fellas. "Til We Form Again!"

[rgrjoe175]

Rest in Peace Ranger.

JP:(

[CAP MARINE]

the second NFL player to die in the line of duty,the other Bob Kalsu,univ of oklahoma,buffalo bills.

[SGTROCK]

A true hero as are all our men and women that serve our great country but this man was something special!!
RIP Ranger Tillman

KIRK

[DCH]

Pushing 'em out in honor of Ranger Tillman.

R.I.P.


PETE

[GackMan]

RIP.

What a shame.

I wonder where all the loud mouth mother fuckers in the NFL are now? Saying he was doing it for the attention. :mad:

[Kurt V]

I salute Tillman and all of our fallen brothers and sisters.

[Doogie320]

Blue Skies, Ranger Tillman.

Simeon Rice and Lex and Terry: Fuck you! Fuck you! Fuck you! Tillman died to give pathetic choads the right to spout your bullshit.

http://www.socnetcentral.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15367&highlight=lex+and+terry

Blue Skies, Ranger.

[JumpmasterK]

Goddamn tango's. Fuck 'em all to Hell! Another American serviceman has been killed; ALL of those fuckers must die.

[grannyapple]

RIP Ranger Tillman

You are a shining example of loyalty, courage and sacrifice. The example you set for all Americans was unparalled as far as I'm concerned. Not only did you choose to join a profession and unit that carries great peril and danger, but you did so by turning your back on a lucrative NFL career. I am sure there are other examples of people like you who have walked away from material gain in order to serve your country. I am sure you went through your training knowing that those on your left and right sacrificed the same things. You had said that you were nothing special - and in a sense you were not. But for those of us on the outside looking in, you represented an ideal - a model American who served as a beacon for a society fixated on sports, career and material gain. You were special Ranger Tillman - you represented all soldiers who sacrifice for freedom. I salute you, all who came before you, and all who will follow. RIP.

[10thvet]

RIP
Gods speed to you and yours

[Slick0311]

Very sad news, indeed. In a world where fewer and fewer people follow their convictions and beliefs, he was a great example of intergrity and honor. RIP Ranger Tillman.

[socket]

RIP Ranger Tillman.

[Footmobile]

RIP Warrior.

[Mrswildweasel]

RIP. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

[Snowball]

Thomas Jefferson said it best: "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." It is time for the tyrants to bleed.

RIP Ranger

respectfully submitted

[ke4gde]

RIP...

and prayers to his family...

[Odin's Underling]

RIP Ranger Tillman

[Cass]

American, Patriot, Ranger.

[MikeC2W]

R.I.P., Ranger.

[Wells]

May God bless ALL our "Pat Tillmans" who have unselfishly served and died for Lady Liberty.

RIP

[rv808]

RIP and God Speed.

[Gypsy]

Blue skies Ranger Tillman. Your ultimate sacrifice for our Country will never be forgotten, and my sincere condolences to family, friends and Brothers.

[Gypsy]

The Cardinals have some tributes on their site...

http://www.azcardinals.com/

[Grail]

Godbless

http://www.asu.edu/feature/tillman.html

[montyburnz]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/magazine/04/23/tillman.flashback/index.html?cnn=yes
Sports Illustrated has reprinted a great article about Tillman during his college years. He was a truly extraordinary person who gave up the American Dream in order to defend it. RIP.

[Looon]

RIP Ranger Tillman.

[18C4V]

RIP Ranger

[ut3]

RIP Ranger

[smp52]

RIP Ranger Tillman

May God bless you, and protect the rest of our fighting men and women.

[Sabre07]

doing what he knew needed to be done.

[MEP]

R.I.P.

[MK19 (mod 3)]

RIP, Ranger.


The Ranger Creed

Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high "esprit de corps" of my Ranger Regiment.

Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.

Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. One Hundred-percent and then some.

Gallantly will I show the world that I'm a specially selected and well trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.

Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.

Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight onto the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.


RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

[Luke]

R.I.P.

[Mickey Marrs]

It's guys like Pat who personify the American spirit...

R.I.P.

[TXSWAT]

RIP sir. Our prayers are with all his family, friends, and cohorts. What a great American.

[Wesley]

RIP

[C-M-R]

Rest in Peace. There are some people you want to be bullet proof because they seem so exceptional. Pat Tillman was one of those people.

[CAP MARINE]

RIP

[2629]

A true patriot. RIP

[garett]

A role model and hero in life and death, Rest In Peace.........

[optactical]

Blue Skies Ranger, you are the embodiment of selfless service, and a better man than I.

[Hman123]

I was totally shocked when I heard the news on the radio this morning. What an amzing American. May he Rest In Peace. Thank you sir.

[Colt1911fan]

I heard it on the radio this afternoon when I got up. I am saddened. But I am also thankful that God has given us such men.

Go with God Ranger Tillman.

[CASTLE37BRAVO]

R.I.P. Ranger Tillman. Gob Bless him and his family.

Ben

[Anakin]

When I got the CNN Breaking News e-mail today, I was so shocked. I couldn't believe it.

God Bless you Ranger Tillman. If only the world had more Pat Tillmans'... it would be a better place.

Rest In Peace.

[MountainMist]

RIP. A shining star in our skies for a short time. Go with God.

[Axe]

RIP, Ranger. Your Sacrifice will always be remembered.

[PrincessPatriot]

I remember watching an interview with him before he went in-- he said that he didn't like being called a hero, playing football. He wanted to be a Ranger and join the real heroes. He said that he couldn't stay back when his country needed him.

I feel so unworthy.

Heaven just grew greater by one warrior. RIP, and thank you for the fine example you set for my son and the sons across America.

I owe you.

~p.p.

P.S. MK19, thank you for posting that.

[jsmurphy]

Rest in Peace.

[RgrBarney]

Rest In Peace Ranger Tillman. You showed many the true meaning of duty and honor with your actions and selfless service. Your Brother and your Brothers will continue the fight.

I wonder if any of the current group of NFL draftees will feel the same sense of duty and commitment the Tillman Brothers do. For some reason, I doubt it.

Prayers out for the Tillman family.

[polarbear431]

R.I.P. Brother

[mjohn6621]

RIP Ranger.

[msptxn]

R.I.P. Ranger Tillman, You lead by example.

[PepeLep2]

RIP, Ranger Tillman.

I heard on a show last night that he also turned down a much bigger contract to play for St. Louis because of loyalty to the Cardinals. He said they were the ones who took a chance on him so he didn't want to play for anybody else.

This truly was a great guy. He'll be missed.

[martialboxer]

A great American
RIP

[CV]

Rest in Peace soldier... I admire you for your service and dedication to America.

*Salute*

-CV

[behemoth]

I just saw an interview with Pat Tillman, before he joined the Army. He was talking about some of his relatives fighting in past wars. After talking about them,he said "I haven't done a damn thing". That goes for me as well.Wish I had half the integrity of this kid. I've put my career ahead of everything. At 38 and being financially secure, I have an unfulfilled feeling. Being in great shape, I wish they would change the age limit to 40. Anybody else feel similar? RIP Pat,and my thanx to all military,btdt's.

[Maine Finn]

Fair winds and following seas, Ranger. Godspeed.

[eodert]

Rest in peace

[MZap]

http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/ap/AFGHAN_NFL_PLAYER.sff_WXS600_20040423173907.jpg

[skeeter8654]

RIP Ranger.

[bigsapper]

Originally posted by behemoth
...Being in great shape, I wish they would change the age limit to 40. Anybody else feel similar? ...
I'll just suggest that there's more than one way to serve this Nation. We can always use politicians of high moral character and dedication.


RIP Ranger Tillman.

[Stonewall]

I pray to God that the young people in America understand what this man did. He has set an example for others to follow and paid the ultimate price.

What a stud! Pat Tillman has just been added to my list of heros and I will speak of him when talking about leadership, integrity, and patriotism.

God Speed, Ranger!

I will now add an extra push-up to every set I do in honor of Pat Tillman.

[Gargoyle]

RIP Ranger Tillman

I only hope that people will learn from this...

[Doc Frosty]

Rest in Peace Ranger. You've done more then your share...

Submitted Respectfully.
-Doc Frosty

[SHYTE]

I have learned a lot from this man. If there was ever a role model for your kids.....

[JustANavyMom]

http://www.azcardinals.com/images/news/sicoverinside.jpg


Cardinals Director of Player Programs Anthony Edwards, a former receiver for the Cards played with safety Pat Tillman during the 1998 season. Edwards, also an ordained minister wrote a special poem as a tribute to his friend and former teammate.

Strength of Success

The choices I’ve made in life, others may not understand,
But it is I who has to deal with them and not another man.
For my goals go beyond the normal thinking of man, for it is
Not the wealth nor the fame, but the secret resides within
Myself and that is what I intend to proclaim.
For I’ve always been the under dog, the one most likely not to
Succeed, and when the dust settles and the rain stops that’s
Where I’ll stand in victory.
You see my heart beats different than most people can attest,
But it is the challenge to defeat what’s before me,
That has brought me to the inner “strengths of my success.”

By Anthony Edwards, April 23, 2004

Rest in Blessed Peace Ranger Tillman