Sunday, May 4, 2008

The Pat Tillman Story

Pat Tillman is an American hero. Following the attacks on September 11th, he gave up his NFL career and millions of dollars to join the U.S. Army and fight in the war on terror. When Tillman was killed in Afghanistan on April 22, 2004, his family was first told it was by enemy fire. But the story didn't hold up, and it was soon revealed Tillman was shot accidentally by his fellow soldiers. His mother, Mary, has written a book about her search for answers in her son's death. Katie Couric has the interview.

The Pat Tillman Story
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1
He is a hero. One of a kind. Love that guy.
Posted by ryannelson3 on Sun, May 4, 2008 8:25 PM ET
2
wasnt this story on a few years ago
Posted by cbcpianoman on Sun, May 4, 2008 8:56 PM ET
3
EVERY AMERICAN WATCHING TV , EATING A GOOD MEAL, AND SLEEPING IN THERE BED SHOULD HOPE THERE SON OR DAUGHTER HAS THE CONVICTION ,HONOR AND COURAGE TO BE ONE HALF OF WHAT THIS MAN STOOD FOR!!! GOD BLESS PAT AND HIS FAMILY.
Posted by psmithteacher on Sun, May 4, 2008 11:23 PM ET
4
Piano is a fookin @#$%
Posted by bjacob04 on Sun, May 4, 2008 11:48 PM ET
5
He was a great American hero. It was a tragic accident caused by poor leadership. Poor leadership is not limited to the military and is not uncommon. The mother has made sure everyone knows the military lied. Everyone does know the military lied. Pat will continue to be a role model and the ideal but the rest of men will continue to be flawed. That's why we admire him so much.
Posted by jaraya on Sun, May 4, 2008 11:49 PM ET
6
This guy was indeed an american hero. But this is a war. We all know that the military and the mission they were on lacked some communication. We all know it. This stuff happens in war. We all regret it and wish it never happened. So let it be over. What more is left to say. This is a sad story but there are lots of them like this under this kind of situation...unfortunatly. So let's quit hashing it out and be done with the ranting and raving of "they didn't tell me the truth soon enough"... what? Be done.
Posted by mercruzin on Mon, May 5, 2008 12:08 AM ET
7
I am tired to see young people died in this war. They should be at home...
Posted by abridge59 on Mon, May 5, 2008 12:09 AM ET
8
I am tired to see young people died... Five years is enough...We should not lose one other life...
Posted by abridge59 on Mon, May 5, 2008 12:11 AM ET
9
He was and is a hero, for those of you who have negative things to say about this young man I hope that you have stood in his shoes or those of his family. I have more than once and don't wish that hell on anyone.
Posted by talmirol on Mon, May 5, 2008 12:14 AM ET
10
SO SAD, OUR GOVERNMENT IS NOT TRUTHFUL,
Posted by mckellepc@att.net on Mon, May 5, 2008 12:17 AM ET

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