Very Sad - news of a Patriot's untimely death
If you haven't heard, Patriot Pat Tillman died serving his country in the 'Stan this week. He was 27. The Ranger, who played as a Cardinal in the NFL before becoming a free agent and joining the Real Patriots - the US Army Rangers, was on patrol somewhere in eastern Afghanistan with Sgt Hook and the rest of the awesome Men and women keeping us free.
I was reading Pat's obit today and almost weeping. 26 with a life of leisure ahead, he had a contract worth millions with Arizona and could have had even more to play with the Rams, but turned that down because of loyalty to Arizona, he left to serve you and I. In addition to his wonderful play as a linebacker (Pac 10 player of the year in '97 and 224 tackles in 2000), he was a triathelete and carried a 3.84 through Arizona State and graduated EARLY in marketing. His brother, Kevin, also was in the middle east.
To Pat's parents - I don't know your situation, but I am very sorry for your loss - but, in light of both of your son's remarkable sacrifice and service, you must be special people. Your hearts must be very heavy, but you are no doubt proud that your sons are doing what is right, doubtless, exactly what you taught them, that freedom isn't free and that sacrifice is what real Patriot men and women are made of. I salute and honor your son.
To the rest of the Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Squids (I'm sorry, I just can't be nice to the Navy) serving. Thanks. We miss you. Kick their butts and come home soon. As far as I can do it, you get everything you need to accomplish your mission.
Lugar, Bayh - that's my vote for more funding as needed - take care of it.
Without fail, you must run and not walk to Sgt Hook and read of a Marine Mother's dealings with all of this. Go now!
AWArulz
If you haven't heard, Patriot Pat Tillman died serving his country in the 'Stan this week. He was 27. The Ranger, who played as a Cardinal in the NFL before becoming a free agent and joining the Real Patriots - the US Army Rangers, was on patrol somewhere in eastern Afghanistan with Sgt Hook and the rest of the awesome Men and women keeping us free.
I was reading Pat's obit today and almost weeping. 26 with a life of leisure ahead, he had a contract worth millions with Arizona and could have had even more to play with the Rams, but turned that down because of loyalty to Arizona, he left to serve you and I. In addition to his wonderful play as a linebacker (Pac 10 player of the year in '97 and 224 tackles in 2000), he was a triathelete and carried a 3.84 through Arizona State and graduated EARLY in marketing. His brother, Kevin, also was in the middle east.
To Pat's parents - I don't know your situation, but I am very sorry for your loss - but, in light of both of your son's remarkable sacrifice and service, you must be special people. Your hearts must be very heavy, but you are no doubt proud that your sons are doing what is right, doubtless, exactly what you taught them, that freedom isn't free and that sacrifice is what real Patriot men and women are made of. I salute and honor your son.
To the rest of the Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Squids (I'm sorry, I just can't be nice to the Navy) serving. Thanks. We miss you. Kick their butts and come home soon. As far as I can do it, you get everything you need to accomplish your mission.
Lugar, Bayh - that's my vote for more funding as needed - take care of it.
Without fail, you must run and not walk to Sgt Hook and read of a Marine Mother's dealings with all of this. Go now!
AWArulz
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