Comments on: Pat Tillman, K.I.A. http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/ Online Journal of Politics and Foreign Affairs Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:19:10 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Zygote http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15731 Zygote Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15731 I hope the NFL draft is a little more sedate this weekend. I could do without all the references to commitment, sacrifice and valor when talking about these college kids looking to cash a paycheck. Tillman showed us all what those words really mean. I hope the NFL draft is a little more sedate this weekend. I could do without all the references to commitment, sacrifice and valor when talking about these college kids looking to cash a paycheck.
Tillman showed us all what those words really mean.

]]> By: Dave http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15732 Dave Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15732 NFL.com is right. This guy was a true hero, giving up all that he did to serve his country, then giving his life in that service. NFL.com is right. This guy was a true hero, giving up all that he did to serve his country, then giving his life in that service.

]]> By: Abe http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15733 Abe Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15733 ARMY RANGER BROS The two made quite a sacrifice By joining the Army’s elite The motto, "Rangers Lead The Way" Now, for one is bittersweet. They both walked from professions And put it All on the front line To do their Duty to their Country For, Freedoms of yours and mine. He lost his Brother to the enemy In an ambush firefight The Ranger Creed is what He lived by And He believed in what was Right. He said, his Grandpa was at "Pearl" But, felt He hadn’t done His part So, after Nine Eleven He knew what to do, down in His heart. He made the Sacrifice, Supreme And He surely gave His all And in that Army, up in Heaven You can bet He’s standing Proud and Tall. Del "Abe" Jones 24 April 2004 ARMY RANGER BROS

The two made quite a sacrifice
By joining the Army’s elite
The motto, "Rangers Lead The Way"
Now, for one is bittersweet.

They both walked from professions
And put it All on the front line
To do their Duty to their Country
For, Freedoms of yours and mine.

He lost his Brother to the enemy
In an ambush firefight
The Ranger Creed is what He lived by
And He believed in what was Right.

He said, his Grandpa was at "Pearl"
But, felt He hadn’t done His part
So, after Nine Eleven
He knew what to do, down in His heart.

He made the Sacrifice, Supreme
And He surely gave His all
And in that Army, up in Heaven
You can bet He’s standing Proud and Tall.

Del "Abe" Jones
24 April 2004

]]> By: Joshua Normand http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15734 Joshua Normand Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15734 Yes, we need to honor Pat Tillman and his kind. Yes, we need to honor Pat Tillman and his kind.

]]> By: gail http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15735 gail Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15735 I know nothing of football and never heard of Pat Tillman before this past weekend, but if ever there was a hero and a saint all rolled up in one -- this humble and courageous young man fits the bill. His parents, family and friends must have been truly blessed to have known him. I feel honored to have heard his name and story. God has already blessed his soul. I know nothing of football and never heard of Pat Tillman before this past weekend, but if ever there was a hero and a saint all rolled up in one -- this humble and courageous young man fits the bill. His parents, family and friends must have been truly blessed to have known him. I feel honored to have heard his name and story. God has already blessed his soul.

]]> By: SFC Beckwith, Army Engineer http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15736 SFC Beckwith, Army Engineer Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15736 I was immensely impressed when Pat left the NFL and joined the Army. Man was I proud! I wanted to meet this guy that sacrificed it all to follow the "Call". Such an uncommon act these days. It can only be explained as "EXCEPTIONAL" when a human being can achieve what Pat did and still not become so corrupted by that success that you forget about the bigger picture. Jesus left all the pleasures of heaven to come to Earth's battleground and lay His life down for mankind. Even God's only Son was not spared, but gave His life willingly that we could be free. Father, bless the family and friends of this warrior, and all the other warriors who has also given their lives. Bless those who continue to sacrificially serve. Amen I was immensely impressed when Pat left the NFL and joined the Army. Man was I proud! I wanted to meet this guy that sacrificed it all to follow the "Call". Such an uncommon act these days. It can only be explained as "EXCEPTIONAL" when a human being can achieve what Pat did and still not become so corrupted by that success that you forget about the bigger picture.

Jesus left all the pleasures of heaven to come to Earth's battleground and lay His life down for mankind. Even God's only Son was not spared, but gave His life willingly that we could be free. Father, bless the family and friends of this warrior, and all the other warriors who has also given their lives. Bless those who continue to sacrificially serve. Amen

]]> By: Joseph Pastore http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15737 Joseph Pastore Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15737 It would be entirely appropriate and fitting for The NFL to retire Pat Tillman's number along with that of Bob Kalsu (the only NFL player killed in Vietnam) and all 19 NFL players who were killed in WWII. It would befit his amazing selflessness to see the other NFL players who made the ultimate sacrifice also remembered in this way. The effect of seeing these retired numbers posted in every NFL stadium could not be overstated, perhaps also accompanied by a tributary message such as: "In memory of all who have made the ultimate sacrifice and all who serve in the defense of our nation." Especially in view of the enormous public reach of The NFL, this will help to ensure that these honored heroes will be appropriately recognized as not only bigger and more important than the game, but are never to be forgotten or taken for granted as we give thanks for their courage and sacrifice. With humble gratitude, Joseph Pastore, Flushing, NY It would be entirely appropriate and fitting for The NFL to retire Pat Tillman's number along with that of Bob Kalsu (the only NFL player killed in Vietnam) and all 19 NFL players who were killed in WWII. It would befit his amazing selflessness to see the other NFL players who made the ultimate sacrifice also remembered in this way. The effect of seeing these retired numbers posted in every NFL stadium could not be overstated, perhaps also accompanied by a tributary message such as: "In memory of all who have made the ultimate sacrifice and all who serve in the defense of our nation." Especially in view of the enormous public reach of The NFL, this will help to ensure that these honored heroes will be appropriately recognized as not only bigger and more important than the game, but are never to be forgotten or taken for granted as we give thanks for their courage and sacrifice.
With humble gratitude,
Joseph Pastore, Flushing, NY

]]> By: James Joyner http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15738 James Joyner Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15738 That'd be a lot of numbers, Joseph! That would only leave 78 to choose from and teams have 54 active players and a 6 man practice squad. That'd be a lot of numbers, Joseph! That would only leave 78 to choose from and teams have 54 active players and a 6 man practice squad.

]]> By: Rooftop Report http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15739 Rooftop Report Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15739 <strong>True Meaning of Hero</strong> A lot of time in this world we like to place the "hero" moniker on to an athlete. We like to praise them for the bravery and strength they bring to the field of play. We like to idolize them, True Meaning of Hero
A lot of time in this world we like to place the "hero" moniker on to an athlete. We like to praise them for the bravery and strength they bring to the field of play. We like to idolize them,

]]> By: Arguing with signposts... http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15740 Arguing with signposts... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15740 <strong>Priorities</strong> Two pieces of sports news are on my mind today: Eli Manning says he won't play for San Diego. Pat Tillman is killed in action in Afghanistan. Sort of puts it all in perspective, doesn't it? ref: OTB, ASV... Priorities
Two pieces of sports news are on my mind today: Eli Manning says he won't play for San Diego. Pat Tillman is killed in action in Afghanistan. Sort of puts it all in perspective, doesn't it? ref: OTB, ASV...

]]> By: Priorities & Frivolities http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15741 Priorities & Frivolities Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15741 <strong>Pat Tillman, RIP</strong> The courageous Army Ranger, who left a multimillion-dollar NFL career after 9/11, deserves unending praise for his extraordinary sacrifice. On the one hand, as countless... Pat Tillman, RIP
The courageous Army Ranger, who left a multimillion-dollar NFL career after 9/11, deserves unending praise for his extraordinary sacrifice. On the one hand, as countless...

]]> By: In The Hat http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15742 In The Hat Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15742 <strong>A Real American Hero</strong> As the sad news about Pat Tillman makes its way around the internet, I'm reminded of this excellent commentary that I highly recommend. Some Soldiers missed Super Bowl... A Real American Hero
As the sad news about Pat Tillman makes its way around the internet, I'm reminded of this excellent commentary that I highly recommend. Some Soldiers missed Super Bowl...

]]> By: Insults Unpunished http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/pat_tillman_kia/comment-page-1/#comment-15743 Insults Unpunished Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 /?p=5897#comment-15743 <strong>Pat Tillman, R.I.P.</strong> Pat Tillman, the Arizona Cardinal who, along with his brother, dropped a lucrative career in football ($3.6 million / year) after 9/11 to serve his country as a Ranger was killed in action in Afghanistan. There are others who sacrifice... --- Pat Tillman, R.I.P.
Pat Tillman, the Arizona Cardinal who, along with his brother, dropped a lucrative career in football ($3.6 million / year) after 9/11 to serve his country as a Ranger was killed in action in Afghanistan. There are others who sacrifice...

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