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Former Cardinal gave up
big salary to join Army Rangers
WASHINGTON - Pat Tillman, who gave up a lucrative NFL contract with the Arizona Cardinals to join the Army Rangers, was killed in action in Afghanistan, military officials said Friday.
In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Tillman decided to turn down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Cardinals to enlist in the Army.
Tillman was first deployed to Iraq in March 2003 with the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, based in Fort Lewis, Wash.
In Afghanistan, Tillman's battalion was involved in "Operation Mountain Storm," part of the U.S. campaign against Taliban and al-Qaida groups along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, military officials told NBC.
He was killed during action in the past 24 hours, they said.
Separately, officials who spoke with The Associated Press said a formal announcement was expected later in the day. Spokesmen at the Pentagon and U.S. Army declined comment.
Tillman joined the Army with his younger brother Kevin in May 2002, but Pat Tillman denied requests for media coverage of his enlistment, basic training and ultimate deployments.
Kevin was a former minor league baseball prospect in the Cleveland Indians’ organization.
According to Army officials at the time, Pat Tillman wanted no special treatment, wanted no special attention, but wanted to be considered just one of the soldiers doing his duty for his country.
Tillman played four seasons with the National Football League’s Arizona Cardinals before enlisting in the Army in May 2002.
He made the decision after returning from his honeymoon with his wife, Marie.
Tillman’s agent, Frank Bauer, has called him a deep and clear thinker who has never valued material things.
In 2001, Tillman turned down a $9 million, five-year offer sheet from the Super Bowl champion St. Louis Rams out of loyalty to the Cardinals, and by joining the Army, he passed on millions more from the team.
Tillman turned aside interview requests after joining the Army. In December, during a trip home, he made a surprise visit to his Cardinal teammates.
I feel bad.. he's sure a hero to us all A man who gave up a big income salary and just to join the army to help the soliders fight.. a true man! and a HERO!
Former Cardinal gave up
big salary to join Army Rangers
WASHINGTON - Pat Tillman, who gave up a lucrative NFL contract with the Arizona Cardinals to join the Army Rangers, was killed in action in Afghanistan, military officials said Friday.
In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Tillman decided to turn down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Cardinals to enlist in the Army.
Tillman was first deployed to Iraq in March 2003 with the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, based in Fort Lewis, Wash.
In Afghanistan, Tillman's battalion was involved in "Operation Mountain Storm," part of the U.S. campaign against Taliban and al-Qaida groups along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, military officials told NBC.
He was killed during action in the past 24 hours, they said.
Separately, officials who spoke with The Associated Press said a formal announcement was expected later in the day. Spokesmen at the Pentagon and U.S. Army declined comment.
Tillman joined the Army with his younger brother Kevin in May 2002, but Pat Tillman denied requests for media coverage of his enlistment, basic training and ultimate deployments.
Kevin was a former minor league baseball prospect in the Cleveland Indians’ organization.
According to Army officials at the time, Pat Tillman wanted no special treatment, wanted no special attention, but wanted to be considered just one of the soldiers doing his duty for his country.
Tillman played four seasons with the National Football League’s Arizona Cardinals before enlisting in the Army in May 2002.
He made the decision after returning from his honeymoon with his wife, Marie.
Tillman’s agent, Frank Bauer, has called him a deep and clear thinker who has never valued material things.
In 2001, Tillman turned down a $9 million, five-year offer sheet from the Super Bowl champion St. Louis Rams out of loyalty to the Cardinals, and by joining the Army, he passed on millions more from the team.
Tillman turned aside interview requests after joining the Army. In December, during a trip home, he made a surprise visit to his Cardinal teammates.
I feel bad.. he's sure a hero to us all A man who gave up a big income salary and just to join the army to help the soliders fight.. a true man! and a HERO!
to hear him killed in war and played for CARDS football team... Look up at him and thank you for being HERO!
But I am familar with the Arizona Cardinals team. 
