To the Men and Women of the Armed Forces-- Thank You!
All weekend long I am sure that many of you have read a thousand stories about professional athletes that have served in the military, many of whom lost their lives in the process. The chief subject among most of them of course was former Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman who turned down big bucks in the NFL to fight for his country after 9/11.
It’s not surprising that Tillman would get so much attention; it is well deserved. Little do most people know, but there is actually a pretty long history of pro and college athletes opting to serve rather their country rather than play a game.
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Another Sports-Related Memorial Day Post (VIDEO)
All weekend long I am sure that many of you have read a thousand stories about professional athletes that have served in the military, many of whom lost their lives in the process. The chief subject among most of them of course was former Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman who turned down big bucks in the NFL to fight for his country after 9/11.
It’s not surprising that Tillman would get so much attention; it is well deserved. Little do most people know, but there is actually a pretty long history of pro and college athletes opting to serve rather their country rather than play a game.
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