Terrible News!

[speedracer59]

Originally posted by THE BOUNCER
I realize he is a hero and that he died for his country. The thing that pisses me off though is that we have hundreds of hero's that have died. How come they get about 1 min of coverage on the news? Just because the guy played football all we hear about is how great he was and the story of his life. People dont realize that there were others killed in his convoy, where is the news on them? They are heros just like him. I cant imagine how there familys feel.

Very true .I really didnt think about it like that. Family and friends are worth way more than any amount of money. All the soldiers are risking that.

[Shibby]

Originally posted by blm
Yes I agree to a point, however, the majority of the people that join the military do not do it to "serve their country", they do it as a last resort to make ends meet, pay for college, benefits etc...very few do it out of honor, duty and/or respect for their country. Turning down millions of dollars to go a serve in the Special Forces in a hot zone is a true sign of character on his part.

BUT...in general, our troops do not get the recognition that they deserve...I do agree with that whole heartedly!

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[bighands]

He is a true American! His story will be told around camp fires. He is the kind of role model we need for kids these days!!!!!!!

[Chris]

Originally posted by blm
Turning down millions of dollars to go a serve in the Special Forces in a hot zone is a true sign of character on his part..

:rolleyes:

That shit is really kind of offensive. My family has a long standing history with the US military, navy, and marines. Turning down that kind of money shows no more character than anyone leaving and fighting/dying for an asshole president. I'm sorry, but that is just rude. My family has lost several people in every war the US has been involved in since WWI. I'm sorry none of them were offered millions of dollars to throw a fucking ball across a field, but they sure as hell had character and a hell of a lot of balls too. And none of them did it to make ends meet.

Chris

[babylon]

i dont support the cause.. but all those soldiers are straight up soldiers.. have to give them huge respect for just goin out to a whole diff country, dealing w/ all the conditions put infront of them. brave as fuck.. and as of Tillman , im from AZ so here its a huge thing. I remmeber the day he made his decision i was liek wow this guy is nuts, turnin down 3mil. but he is a true hero