This is my first non-tech related posting but when I saw this story I felt the need to post on it:
Back in 2001 Pat Tillman was a professional football player for Arizona Cardinals was living what most people would consider the "American Dream." After 9/11 Pat turned down a $3.6 Million dollar contract with the Cardinals in order to join the military. Pat joined the Army Rangers and headed off for war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Today the Pentagon released news that Pat died during a mission in Southeast Afghanistan.
Every life lost in military action deserves the type of public recognition that Pat will get over the next few days. Having said that, when Pat gave up his $3.6 Million to stand up and fight for our country he became an American hero to me. May his soul rest in peace and may his family have strength in their time of need.
The CNN story about Pat Tillman can be found here:
SI.com - NFL - Former Cardinals safety Tillman killed in combat - Friday April 23, 2004 1:16PM
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