A true American hero... Very sad....

[DUKE]

A true Patriot...THis is very shocking and sad news. I don't really know what else to say

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4815441/

[Plindsey88]

Former NFL player Pat Tillman was killed in action while serving in U.S. Army in Afghanistan....

http://abcnews.go.com/sections/US/Sport ... 423-1.html

For a more complete story about what this man did for his country, read this article:


http://espn.go.com/nfl/columns/pasquare ... 87154.html

[Homeless]

Just saw this on the news myself. I was extremely impressed by this young mans decision to leave football because as he said "It didnt seem right that there was a war and I wasnt going to do my part"

Im shocked and saddened by his death , a true hero has been lost.

[brdmaverick]

ya, i just heard on sportscenter, that is just horrible, very tragic

[slowkidz]

I just saw this and was coming to post it.

How sad. Great Player. Great Guy. He'll surely be missed.

My thoughts and prayers to his family.

[NFLknowitall]

My prayers go to his Family and Friends. He was a great man and gave his life for what he believed in. We are all going to die someday, but to die for something you believe.... well words can't describe how I feel. I served in the Marines in the Gulf War and my old unit 1/23 is in Iraq. I know we don't need to get into a political discussion. I will just say that I am sadden by this news and may God bless him in heaven.

[Flux]

I have to say Tillman is such an inspiration. Turning down millions of dollars to do something that is actually meaningful and fight for our country and all of us. He ended up giving his life, and will be remembered forever for his courage and unselfishness.

This terrible event really puts in perspective this upcoming draft and how meaningless it really is compared to the events happening with our country.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all the other brave soldiers who have died for our country and the ones continuing to fight for our freedom.

[Gunslinger]

I have to say Tillman is such an inspiration. Turning down millions of dollars to do something that is actually meaningful and fight for our country and all of us. He ended up giving his life, and will be remembered forever for his courage and unselfishness.

This terrible event really puts in perspective this upcoming draft and how meaningless it really is compared to the events happening with our country.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all the other brave soldiers who have died for our country and the ones continuing to fight for our freedom.

Exactly. We need more Tillmans and less Owens in this world. What a class act.

[Mercer Boy]

Man, this is a big loss for the NFL and for the sporting community. Sportscenter will certainly make this a focus tonight. It will probably also create more ire from the everyday public for the servicemen still in the Middle East area.

[Arlo]