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Thread: John McCain on Pat Tillman

  1. #1
    rrrr
    Some eloquent words from a guy that knows a bit about fighting for his country:
    Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.: "I am heartbroken today by the news of Pat Tillman's death. The tragic loss of this extraordinary young man will seem a heavy blow to our nation's morale, as it is surely a grievous injury to his loved ones. Many American families have suffered the same terrible sacrifice that Pat's family must now bear, and the patriotism that their loved ones' exemplified is as fine and compelling as Pat's.
    But there is in Pat Tillman's example, in his unexpected choice of duty to his country over the riches and other comforts of celebrity, and in his humility, such an inspiration to all of us to reclaim the essential public-spiritedness of Americans that many of us, in low moments, had worried was no longer our common distinguishing trait.
    When Pat made his choice to leave the NFL and became an Army Ranger, he declined requests for interviews because he viewed his decision as no more patriotic than that of his less fortunate, less renowned countrymen who loved our country enough to volunteer to defend her in a time of peril. It is that first lesson of patriotism that we should reaffirm in our own lives as we celebrate the courageous life and mourn the heroic death of this most honorable American."

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    Kilrtoy
    That is a a sports star I admire
    unlike the rest of these clowns.

  3. #3
    HavasuDreamin'
    Originally posted by Kilrtoy
    That is a a sports star I admire
    unlike the rest of these clowns.
    Couldn't have said it better. A ton of admiration and respect for Pat Tillman............of which I have very little for the typical pro athlete.

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    voodooCanoe
    A true American Hero!.
    I believe his brother was also serving with him but is fine.
    God Bless him and his family!

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    Debbolas
    This totally puts my sons report card into focus.............not the end of the world.........

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    OGShocker
    Originally posted by Kilrtoy
    That is a a sports star I admire
    unlike the rest of these clowns.
    Exactly!

  7. #7
    Dr. Eagle
    Originally posted by Kilrtoy
    That is a a sports star I admire
    unlike the rest of these clowns.
    I echo OG;s comment..........

  8. #8
    SoCalOffshore
    Indeed. I echo Sen. McCain thoughts and prayers.

  9. #9
    SeaRayPat
    ..The Paytons can Go to Hell!
    oops I should have said the mannings lol

  10. #10
    ratso
    ...Mannings.

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