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Offline Captain Virgil Hilts

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« Reply #30 on: April 23, 2004, 03:25:40 PM »
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But I'm sure Hristo and the rest of the European contingent of AlQaeda will be along shortly to set us right about this brave man and urge us to praise the true freedom fighters....  
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Grun, it would be better to remain silent on issues like this in threads dedicated to the memory of soldiers who make the ultimate sacrifice. Next time, just be the bigger man, and if someone does come in and make an prettythang of themselves by posting something stupid, it will reflect on them and not you. Don't lower yourself to their level, there's nothing at all to be gained from it.
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Offline Nilsen

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« Reply #31 on: April 23, 2004, 03:25:40 PM »
Mr. Tillman

Gonna have to join the rest of my european friends... that was uncalled for GRUNHERTZ, and you know it.
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« Reply #32 on: April 23, 2004, 03:59:05 PM »
As a member of the U.S. armed forces and a huge NFL fan I send my most heartfelt and somber to Mr. Tillman and his entire family.  A true example of conviction if there ever was one.  

He will be missed.
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« Reply #33 on: April 23, 2004, 05:12:40 PM »
I heard some sports radio announcer saying how much of a awful tragedy this is.

I dont see it as that.  If any thing it gives me hope.  It gives me hope that we can still produce such men.  

How many would turn down millions to make 18k a year?  Whats different about this guy then say David Robinson is that this guy had a taste of the fame and riches and then gave it up.  Not only gave it up for the military but went enlisted instead of becoming an officer.  

What character and strength of conviction this man had.  I only wish I could have half the strength he did.  What is a tragedy is that I never knew this man.
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« Reply #34 on: April 23, 2004, 05:34:43 PM »
to a brave , couragous and unselfish Man. Prayers for his family as well.
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« Reply #35 on: April 23, 2004, 06:06:44 PM »
<> To the entire Tillman family. His brother is still in country lest we forget.

The NFL should seriously think about permanently honoring him. This man was too great of an American not to.
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« Reply #36 on: April 23, 2004, 06:22:25 PM »
"No greater love hath man than this...than to lay down his life.."

to the living embodiment of bravery and sacrifice.

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« Reply #37 on: April 23, 2004, 06:27:48 PM »
I heard today that he was Honor's Graduate from his ranger school, and carried a 3.8+ in college.

This is a guy we need to emulate. All of our kids need to hear about Pat Tillman. Some lives deserve a movie.
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« Reply #38 on: April 23, 2004, 06:34:57 PM »
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I heard today that he was Honor's Graduate from his ranger school, and carried a 3.8+ in college.

This is a guy we need to emulate. All of our kids need to hear about Pat Tillman. Some lives deserve a movie.


It would be a great movie. My kids are already learning the story. There's not much you can say that is worthy of Pat Tillman, words are not enough to describe him and all that he is.
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Offline Captain Virgil Hilts

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« Reply #39 on: April 23, 2004, 07:27:14 PM »
Some people never get it, and never will.
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« Reply #40 on: April 23, 2004, 07:42:21 PM »
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Some people never get it, and never will.


Its really sad, isnt it?  Cant blame them though, some people just have the comprehension ability of an ice pick - not their fault - just bad genes.
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« Reply #41 on: April 23, 2004, 07:46:08 PM »
IcePick,..I strongly suggest you stay out of this thread.  You and Grunherz are both out of line and if you cannot figure out why, then stay out.
People are choosing to honor a loss here.  Allow them that.
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« Reply #42 on: April 23, 2004, 07:46:32 PM »
Food for thought...the war on Terrorism is a long one.
« Last Edit: April 23, 2004, 09:42:33 PM by Ripsnort »
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« Reply #43 on: April 23, 2004, 07:56:28 PM »
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IcePick,..I strongly suggest you stay out of this thread.  You and Grunherz are both out of line and if you cannot figure out why, then stay out.
People are choosing to honor a loss here.  Allow them that.


As it says in the header, thank you sir. That is all anyone asked to begin with.
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Offline Captain Virgil Hilts

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« Reply #44 on: April 23, 2004, 07:58:58 PM »
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Lets say he died in Iraq, how many people would point a finger if he had?  Food for thought...the war on Terrorism is a long one.


Hey Rip, let's all do the honorable thing, and leave the politics OUT of this one. There is a time and a place for everything, and this time, and this place is reserved to honor the memory of Pat Tillman, nothing more, and nothing less.
Thanks,
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