Pat Tillman

Pat Tillman
Tillman in 2003 as a specialist
Birth namePatrick Daniel Tillman Jr.
Nickname(s)"Pat"
Born(1976-11-06)November 6, 1976
Fremont, California, U.S.
DiedApril 22, 2004(2004-04-22) (aged 27)
Spera, Afghanistan
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service2002–2004
RankCorporal (posthumous)
Unit2nd Ranger Battalion
75th Ranger Regiment
Battles / warsIraq War
War in Afghanistan †
AwardsSilver Star
Purple Heart
Meritorious Service Medal
Spouse(s)
Marie Ugenti
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(m. 2002)​
Association football career
Position(s) Safety

Patrick Daniel Tillman Jr. (November 6, 1976 – April 22, 2004) was an American professional football player and military personnel. He played for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) from 1998 until 2001. He left his sports career and enlisted in the United States Army Special Operations in May 2002 in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.

Tillman was killed on April 22, 2004 was shot and killed by members of his own unit at the age of 27. Before his death, Tillman said that the invasion and occupation of Iraq was "fucking illegal".

References

  1. ↑ Multiple sources:
    • Rickey, Carrie (September 2, 2010). "Pat Tillman Documentary Follows Family's Quest for Answers". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
    • Fish, Mike (July 19, 2006). "A Case of Fratricide: Who Killed Pat Tillman?". ABC News. ESPN. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
    • "Soldier: Army ordered me not to tell truth about Tillman". CNN Inside Politics. April 25, 2007. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  2. ↑ Robert, Collier (September 25, 2005). "Family Demands The Truth / New inquiry may expose events that led to Pat Tillman's death". SFGate. Retrieved March 14, 2024.

Other websites

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