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| Author: | 30mike-mike [ 23 Apr 2004, 09:46 ] |
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<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> In the Line of Duty U.S. Army Ranger and Ex-NFL Player Pat Tillman Killed in Afghanistan April 23 — Pat Tillman, a former NFL player who swapped a glamorous football career to enlist in the U.S. Army, has been killed in action in Afghanistan, ABCNEWS has learned. The 27-year-old former football player was killed in direct action during a firefight in Afghanistan, Pentagon sources told ABCNEWS. But there were no further details available. A former member of the Arizona Cardinals, Tillman, along with his brother Kevin, enrolled with the U.S. Army Rangers after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. Last year, the brothers were awarded an Arthur Ashe Courage Award meant for individuals whose contributions transcend sports. The award was accepted by their younger brother, Richard, while the brothers were away. Tillman, an unrestricted free agent, spurned a $9 million, five-year offer sheet from the St. Louis Rams in 2001 to join the Army. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound Tillman was an exceptional student with a 3.84 grade point average through college and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in marketing. The Tillman family has been notified, according to a Pentagon source. "...government without arms is an inconsistency." James Logan (circa 1740) |
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| Author: | prkiii [ 23 Apr 2004, 09:56 ] |
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<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> <img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> Tillman, an unrestricted free agent, spurned a $9 million, five-year offer sheet from the St. Louis Rams in 2001 to join the Army. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> <img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src="http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v70/prkiii/70th.jpg" border=0><img src="http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v70/prkiii/Mav_shot.jpg" border=0><img src="http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v70/prkiii/25.jpg" border=0> |
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| Author: | Dice [ 23 Apr 2004, 11:26 ] |
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<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> HMFIC |
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| Author: | boomer [ 23 Apr 2004, 11:34 ] |
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<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> "We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would harm us". George Orwell Fighting For Justice With Brains Of Steel ! <img src="http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/atengun2X.GIF" border=0> |
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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 23 Apr 2004, 11:44 ] |
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<b>The Ranger Creed Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move farther, faster and fight harder than any other soldier. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. One-hundred-percent and then some. Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. <font size=4>RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!</font id=size4> </b> <img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> "When you're wounded and left on Afghanistan's plains, And the women come out to cut up what remains, Jest roll to your rifle and blow out your brains An' go to your Gawd like a soldier." Kipling- |
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| Author: | Hogmender [ 23 Apr 2004, 13:40 ] |
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<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> Go Ugly Early ! No body's ugly after 2:00 A.M. |
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| Author: | Lunatock [ 23 Apr 2004, 14:08 ] |
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<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> "Sure, stop here. This is the right place for our foul, nihilistic mood. No place could be better. Let's all riverdance. I can be lord of the motherless dance. I'm a Mick. Bite me" |
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| Author: | Hawg166 [ 23 Apr 2004, 20:28 ] |
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Although I am not sure but I think the Allmighty has a special place not just for soldiers, but especially for those that forsake all their personal possesions to lace up their boots. This rounds on me fellas...............Heres to Mr. Tillman and those like him, damn few left.<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> By this time tomorrow I shall have gained either a pearage or Westminster Abbey........Nelson |
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| Author: | tritonal [ 23 Apr 2004, 20:44 ] |
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A genuine American Hero. <img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> Edited by - Tritonal on Apr 23 2004 7:45 PM |
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| Author: | Warthog30 [ 23 Apr 2004, 23:46 ] |
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A true hero. A man I hope many look up to as one who is worthy to be admired, instead of our usual athletic "heroes" like Shaquille O'Neal, Terrell Owens, and Michael Irvin...<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> ATTACK!!!!!!! |
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| Author: | chadrewsky [ 24 Apr 2004, 09:45 ] |
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<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> I am at a loss for words... |
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| Author: | sgtgoose1 [ 24 Apr 2004, 15:04 ] |
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<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> HE'S THE KIND OF MAN TODAYS KIDS SHOULD INSPIRE TO BE PRESS TO TEST |
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| Author: | tedg [ 24 Apr 2004, 18:33 ] |
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<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> Ted Boring the world, one post at a time. |
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| Author: | bigross86 [ 25 Apr 2004, 01:25 ] |
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<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle>May god bless his soul<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle> "Retreat, hell! We just got here!"-Captain Lloyd Williams, 2nd Marine Division, Belleau Wood, France, WWI |
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| Author: | MICHAEL PIJAR [ 26 Apr 2004, 06:59 ] |
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<img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle> "GLAD TO HAVE BEEN THERE AND HAVE BEEN PROUD TO HAVE SERVERED" |
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