IT WAS A BAD DECISION....HE LOST HIS LIFE...............FOR A LOST CAUSE...REST IN PEACE PAT..

Joining the military is never a bad decision. What happens in a time of war is very unfortunate. He did what he felt passionate about. He served with his brother and he served well. My fiancee was in basic with him and grew to be good friends with Pat. Everyone in the military knows what they're doing when the sign the dotted line. I also have done it. We fight for our country and now, peace in others. No one has to agree on what is going on in the middle east. But remember that Pat Tillman fought for OUR COUNTRY. My God bless his family and walk beside them in this hard time. I pray for his family and friends and all the men/women who serve beside him. And for eveyone to remember... he fought hard like everyother soldier. Don't be upset by his decisions. Be glad that there are peopel who who put the safety of there country before his career. May he rest in peace and God bless his soul.
A1C Horan, USAF

GOD BLESS AMERICA!! A COUNTRY THAT PRODUCES MEN,WHO ARE MEN!!

What a rare, selfless person Tillman was. In this day and age you rarley see such acts of Patriotism or selflessness. Putting country first and money second. Profesional athletes are a valuable resource in any of our military branches. They bolster the confidance of those in their presence and they bring notority to the armed forces, sometimes good attention and in this case unfortunate. Here was a great person doing his best for "Our Team" America.

How can you say a decision somebody made on personal principle is a bad decision and then say "rest in peace". It contradicts itself- no matter what your political agenda is.

God Bless Pat Tillman, his brother Kevin who is still fighting, and the rest of his family. He stood up for what he thought was right and I commend him and all of our other servicemen and women for fighting the war for their country and for us.

Jared

What a sad loss for the Tillman family and our nation. What a blessing it is to have men and women of such high standards and integrity who are willing to sacrifice all they have in life, whether it be a million dollar contract or a baby girl at home, for us. Thank you to all who have and are fighting for the freedom of this great nation.

He is a true inspiration to me and all of my brothers, who as a result of his chioce to choose country over money will enlist in the army

I'm sad and proud at the same time. Proud that there are still people out there who have the integrity and courage to go with their principles and not be afraid to stand up for what they believe in. Pat Tillman made a decision that was right for him. But I also feel that his decision was totally unselfish.... taking into account also what was right and good for his country and for his fellow friends, family, and Americans.
A sad day when such a bright star is doused before the full amount of greatness could be realized.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

I never heard of Pat Tillman until today...maybe the reason why is because I am so worried about what is going on in "my world." Pat was obviously the complete opposite of that. Pat defines hero and sacrifice. Truly an inspiration and one to tell our kids about!

God be with him and all the men and women who are fighting all over the world. It is unusual for someone in his postion to give it all up for 3-4 years, to give back. 9/11 affected everyone. He will look over his family from here on out. He sounds like he was a wonderful man, too young.

I am a Viet Nam veteran - 101st Airborne, wounded and evacuated from Hamburger Hill. I enlisted at age nineteen, although I had a student deferment. I felt it was important. I think I have a sense of what Pat Tillman was feeling when he made his decision to enlist. Big difference: I had very little to lose and he had virtually everything to lose, particulalry in light of what our society, in general, seems to value.

I cannot express the respect I have for him and the honor I would bestow on him. He not only enlisted, but he chose to be a Ranger, being among those that take on some of the most very dangerous missions. A true hero, the likes of whom we rarely see anymore. But, hopefully, he will serve as an example for our youth that freedom is not preserved without a price. The best we can hope for is that he is revered as a true role model.

Unfortunately, sometimes war is necessary, and, more unfortunately, wars cannot be realistically fought by the non-young, those lead us into these conflicts. And we sometimes lose the cream of our future.

His passing should not be construed as more important than any other of those who have sacrificed their lives in this war. But he is a rarely noted example in our society of someone who was not only willing, but eager, to preserve the freedoms we enjoy.

In this day of phoney heroes and charlatans, Pat Tillman should be a shining example of the best of what this country can produce.

My prayers and my tears go out to his family. I know that they must be devastated by their loss. I hope that they take great pride in his accomplishemnts and his willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice. And I hope they realize that he is a genuine hero and that his service is deeply appreciated by those of us who fear the loss of our freedom.

I am a Viet Nam veteran - 101st Airborne, wounded and evacuated from Hamburger Hill. I enlisted at age nineteen, although I had a student deferment. I felt it was important. I think I have a sense of what Pat Tillman was feeling when he made his decision to enlist. Big difference: I had very little to lose and he had virtually everything to lose, particulalry in light of what our society, in general, seems to value.

I cannot express the respect I have for him and the honor I would bestow on him. He not only enlisted, but he chose to be a Ranger, being among those that take on some of the most very dangerous missions. A true hero, the likes of whom we rarely see anymore. But, hopefully, he will serve as an example for our youth that freedom is not preserved without a price. The best we can hope for is that he is revered as a true role model.

Unfortunately, sometimes war is necessary, and, more unfortunately, wars cannot be realistically fought by the non-young, those lead us into these conflicts. And we sometimes lose the cream of our future.

His passing should not be construed as more important than any other of those who have sacrificed their lives in this war. But he is a rarely noted example in our society of someone who was not only willing, but eager, to preserve the freedoms we enjoy.

In this day of phoney heroes and charlatans, Pat Tillman should be a shining example of the best of what this country can produce.

My prayers and my tears go out to his family. I know that they must be devastated by their loss. I hope that they take great pride in his accomplishemnts and his willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice. And I hope they realize that he is a genuine hero and that his service is deeply appreciated by those of us who fear the loss of our freedom.

I love the game of football. and to be honest i never heard the name of Pat Tillman until a year ago. i forgot his name and didnt remember it until today. all i know is that a year ago i heard about a football player(Pat Tillman) who voluntarily left the N.F.L. to serve in the military to fight the war on terrorism. and at the time i thought "wow....this guy is a true hero!! i would love to meet him one day!!" and make no mistake about it....he IS a hero in every sense of the word. and when i read about this story back then i never forgot about the story itself. i just forgot the name. and today i was reminded of the name. i can assure you now that i will NEVER forget the name of this brave young man ever again. imagine the idea of an athlete who would leave behind millions of dollars and risk his own life to serve and protect his country. what a completely courageous and selfless act. my heart and my sincerest condolences go out to the family of this EXTRAORDINARY young man. lets make sure that this young man did not die in vain. let us honor the sacrifice he made along with all of the other heros in the military who have died trying to stop these dispacable terrorists. it is men like Pat Tillman that we should teach our children to be more like and look up to.... not the ridiculously overpaid egotistical athletes that seem to be in such abundance in the world of sports today. i would have been honored to play along side Pat. please let us not ever forget what this young man has done for us. our very survival and future depends on it.

Makes the plight of one Maurice Clarett rather insignificant, does it not? And indeed, the entire NFL draft itself. James K. H.

Unfortunately, a Pat Tillman is hard to come by. I'm his age, 27, and a part of his generation. I greatly respect veterans and those who have served the flag of America. They are the best of what we have to offer here. Anyone who has a different opinion may want to read about Saratoga, The Argonne Battle, The Battle of the Bulge, or Hamburger Hill (mentioned by a man above). These are real winners, a breed with attributes many say, believe, or wish they had, but can harldy prove...courage, will, honor, respect, selflessness, loyalty, strength, fortitude, magnetism, et al...things that make individuals great. As a person aware of our remarkable history, I sometimes think and worry my own generation lacks the character and traits which have made our country what it is today. Pat Tillman made people like me have hope we still do. I just want to say that he did not die for a lost cause as suggested by someone above. He died for what he believed in, freedom, hope, honor sovereignty, serving country, duty, the American way of life, amongst many other things. He, and all of those men and women in service are admired by me and millions of others. I feel sorry for Pat Tillman's family and friends, but I also feel sorry for our country. Pat Tillman should have lived to teach others the meaning of greatness. He will not be forgotten. His legacy, like so many before and after him, will be marked with herosim and stand as a beacon for liberty.

Pat was worth so much more alive; another wasted death. This time we loose a tremendously brave man; a modern hero who died for a war that's all based on delusions and lies. Weapons of Mass Destruction are lies, Pat's life was truth... God Bless his Immortal Soul.

Having 3 friends recently return safely from the war, I was bleesed to know them and watch them come home. I was saddened today to hear and see the news that Pat Tillman have been killed in the Afghanistan. I respected his decision to leave football and enlist in the Army. I spent 8 years in it myself. He is truly a Hero in every sense of the word. I only wish I had the opportunity to meet him. I wish his family my deepest condolenses on this day. Your son is a true patriot. God Bless You All!

I've never heard of Pat before, but he is truely one of the greatest heroes this country has ever produced. I know there are many more out there. God Bless our troops. GOD SPEED. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

I agree Pat Tillman is absolutely an American Hero. In these days of music artists who wear gold jewelry and wind up in jail as everyone turns a blind eye, Tillman stands above the crowd.
I disagree with the stance of it being 'our war' but regardless, he stepped up to the plate for what HE believed in and left money and stardom behind. Something the phoney SUPPOSED heroes couldn't bear to do because money is ALL they have, very little courage though.
Next time you hear someone bragging about being a thug ask them to be really brave AND BE A HERO.

I say GOD BLESS ALL those who find themselves in a situation such as WAR.

I work and socialize with individuals who served in the Armed Forces and some who still roll with the Reserves. As I am not a Statistician I will not get involved in a numbers game. But I hear a good many individuals join the Forces for the Benefits, to get away from a bad history or were either left with no other choice.

The Tillman brothers were/are several cuts above ALL the rest. To turn down all the MILLIONS that go along with the careers they left behind.

They are indeed HERO's in my book.
Peace Out

Pat Tillman is a true American hero just like so many other soldiers who have lost their lives fighting for and defending Our country. Tillman lost his life SERVING his country and no one should ever fault this regardless of their position on the war. God help us all when we decide to go to war or not go to war on public opinion.

All I have to say is God bless Pat Tillman and the Men and Women
in our armed forces, who risk their lives to make sure our lives are safe.

Sean

Caught up in our day to day tangled routine, it's easy to lose perspective and focus...and a man like Tillman, with his sense of duty, comes along and gives us a glimpse of what heroism is all about. Inspirational. Such is a life that men over the centuries have aspired to lead... such tales of heroism and duty live in legend. This has touched something deep within me....I'm an Indian, and I when I heard about this, I just wanted to know more about the man, and from what I've read about him, he is worthy of emulation.

He has set us all an example and it is men like these that have made America one of the greatest nations in the world.

This mans life, and Death has affected me in ways i never thought could, not even knowing the man on a personal level! I am a father of 3, and its men like these i want my Children to emulate, and look up to as a role model!

Rest in Peace Pat Tillman!

God Bless The USA

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