Ex Cardinal DB died in combat

Phinehas · 04-23-2004, 01:15 PM

Today, Pat Tillman is a hero in a way that no mere football player can ever be. Sometimes I think we spend too much time cheering on the wrong guys.

May God bless Pat and his family, and may God bless America.

--Phin

Ghost · 04-23-2004, 01:27 PM

What a waste of a human life ... war truly is the greatest evil on this earth. Peace to Pat Tillman and his family.

BrudLee · 04-23-2004, 01:30 PM

"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feelings, which thinks that nothing is worth war, is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing, which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than him." -- John Stewart Mill (1806-1873)

RIP

skinsfanthru&thru · 04-23-2004, 01:32 PM

It's people like Mr. Tillman who are the heart and soul of our country. When I first heard about him going to Iraq I thought about how strongly he must feel about serving his country. It takes a person with some very strong beliefs in my opinion to risk your life for your country while turning down a chance to live comfortably by playing a game. My prayers and respects go out to his friends and family. RIP

Phinehas · 04-23-2004, 01:34 PM

War is sometimes the result of the greatest evils on earth and not the greatest evil itself.

--Phin

Ghost · 04-23-2004, 01:39 PM

I'm not going to debate this here. Pat Tillman did what he thought was right and I commend him for it. It's just a shame, that's all.

skinsfanthru&thru · 04-23-2004, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost

I'm not going to debate this here. Pat Tillman did what he thought was right and I commend him for it. It's just a shame, that's all.

I agree and think that it would be an injustice to him to do so right now.

"What we have done for ourselves dies alone with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." -Albert Pike-

JoeRedskin · 04-23-2004, 03:36 PM

To Pat Tillman:

Peace to your spirit, to your family and friends.

Thank you.

"Damn war to hell" - Me, 2004.

joecrisp · 04-23-2004, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

"What we have done for ourselves dies alone with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." -Albert Pike-

A very fitting quote, sft&t.

Army Ranger Pat Tillman is an immortal hero, and I can't find the words to express my gratitude and sorrow for the sacrifice he and others have so selflessly made for all of us.

JoeRedskin · 04-23-2004, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by joecrisp

I can't find the words to express my gratitude and sorrow for the sacrifice he and others have so selflessly made for all of us.

Amen to that JoeC - I think those words express the feelings just fine.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 04-23-2004, 03:47 PM

Anyone remember how Simeon Rice said Tillman wasn't that good at football (though he had over 200 tackles - a franchise record - one year and 153 (3rd most in the league) in 2000), that he probably joined up because he watched too many Rambo movies? I sent my share of hate mail to Rice and I hope you all do the same.

Gmanc711 · 04-23-2004, 03:58 PM

Yeah, Ramseyfan. I did hear about that and I defintley dont agree with what he had to say. Its in the past now, this is about Pat Tillman and what he did. God Bless you, Pat.

Dave Butz Baby! · 04-23-2004, 04:04 PM

I tripped across this petition to the NFL/Tagliabue while reading about him. I signed it.

http://www.petitiononline.com/PAT_NFL/petition.html

MTK · 04-23-2004, 04:07 PM

I signed it too, nice find DBB thanks for posting that.

jbcjr14 · 04-23-2004, 04:50 PM

My deepest sympathies go out to the Tillman family. Pat was truely an American Hero and the petition should be signed by all in this board. It's people like Pat that allow us to do the things we do everyday.

04-23-2004, 01:30 PM	#18
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feelings, which thinks that nothing is worth war, is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing, which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than him." -- John Stewart Mill (1806-1873) RIP __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

04-23-2004, 04:04 PM	#28
Dave Butz Baby! Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reston, VA Age: 55 Posts: 450	Petition to Tagliabue... I tripped across this petition to the NFL/Tagliabue while reading about him. I signed it. http://www.petitiononline.com/PAT_NFL/petition.html __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.

04-23-2004, 04:50 PM	#30
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,015	My deepest sympathies go out to the Tillman family. Pat was truely an American Hero and the petition should be signed by all in this board. It's people like Pat that allow us to do the things we do everyday. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

04-23-2004, 01:15 PM	#16
Phinehas Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 106	Today, Pat Tillman is a hero in a way that no mere football player can ever be. Sometimes I think we spend too much time cheering on the wrong guys. May God bless Pat and his family, and may God bless America. --Phin

04-23-2004, 01:27 PM	#17
Ghost Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 298	What a waste of a human life ... war truly is the greatest evil on this earth. Peace to Pat Tillman and his family.

04-23-2004, 01:32 PM	#19
skinsfanthru&thru Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 45 Posts: 3,814	It's people like Mr. Tillman who are the heart and soul of our country. When I first heard about him going to Iraq I thought about how strongly he must feel about serving his country. It takes a person with some very strong beliefs in my opinion to risk your life for your country while turning down a chance to live comfortably by playing a game. My prayers and respects go out to his friends and family. RIP

04-23-2004, 01:34 PM	#20
Phinehas Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 106	War is sometimes the result of the greatest evils on earth and not the greatest evil itself. --Phin

04-23-2004, 01:39 PM	#21
Ghost Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 298	I'm not going to debate this here. Pat Tillman did what he thought was right and I commend him for it. It's just a shame, that's all.

04-23-2004, 03:36 PM	#23
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	To Pat Tillman: Peace to your spirit, to your family and friends. Thank you. "Damn war to hell" - Me, 2004.

04-23-2004, 03:47 PM	#26
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Anyone remember how Simeon Rice said Tillman wasn't that good at football (though he had over 200 tackles - a franchise record - one year and 153 (3rd most in the league) in 2000), that he probably joined up because he watched too many Rambo movies? I sent my share of hate mail to Rice and I hope you all do the same.

04-23-2004, 03:58 PM	#27
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Yeah, Ramseyfan. I did hear about that and I defintley dont agree with what he had to say. Its in the past now, this is about Pat Tillman and what he did. God Bless you, Pat.

04-23-2004, 04:07 PM	#29
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	I signed it too, nice find DBB thanks for posting that.

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