Terrible News!

[Breeze]

Pat Tillman, former safety for the Arizona Cardinals has died in combat in Afghanistan- he left the NFL and millions of dollars to make $18,000 a year as an American soldier- he was a member of the special forces and will rightfully be remembered as an American hero. God bless all of our soldiers

[Bouncer]

Why is this in the anabolic section? Very sad news but in belongs on chat.

[Stonecold54]

Originally posted by THE BOUNCER
Why is this in the anabolic section? Very sad news but in belongs on chat.

I was moving it as you were typing. LOL- and yes very sad news. but the true spirit of leaving what you have to protect it.

[bad14u]

Damn...that sucks!!! RIP Pat!!!

[speedracer59]

Imagine. tuning down all that money in the NFL to defend his country. True character and brass balls. 1 word : Hero.

[Tinfish]

Yeah i heard this. Very sad.

[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.

[meat12]

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 :agree:

[Breeze]

Good point Bouncer- they all deserve our respect

[Irishgirl]

Very true Bouncer, it's just that people feel they sort of know this guy, as opposed to others who have died. Every other person over there is a hero in my opinion, and their deaths are not a bit less important than his.

[rude]

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.

Agreed

But I think one reason why he is getting more attention is becuase of all the money he left in the NFL to serve for our country.

[GearTripper]

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.

i was just going to say the same thing... glad i read the whole thread before i posted. all good soldiers, i agree... but i'm not going to differ any of them from one another, especially just because he used to be a sports guy.

[pierced one]

very good point, we should support all the troops. even if you don't support the cause.

[Chris]

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.

:agree:

[blm]

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.

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!