Corporal Patrick Tillman, Former NFL Player

Corporal Patrick Tillman, Former NFL Player

In the aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001, Pat proudly put his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals on hold to serve his country. This decision was just one of many he made over the course of his lifetime to help others and serve a cause greater than self-interest.
Pat and Kevin Tillman joined the U.S. Army in July of 2002, committing to a three-year enlistment. They were assigned to the second battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment in Fort Lewis, Washington, serving tours in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2004. They were recipients of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 11th Annual ESPY Awards in 2003.

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Military portrait of fallen Corporal Patrick Tillman, former professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals. Source: Pat Tillman | Pat Tillman Foundation. (n.d.). Pat Tillman Foundation | Dedication, Leadership, Continued Service. Retrieved October 4, 2012, from http://bit.ly/Pdca6c.

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