By Peter Fribert
The sad story of Pat Tillman still can't get resolved. Another story explains how the story of Pat Tillman's death continues to get worse and worse and gets even more painful to take as more information comes to light.
The mother of former NFL star Pat Tillman, who quit the NFL after 9/11 to serve in the US Army Rangers unit and died from friendly fire in 2004, gives the latest explanation for why Pat Tillman's Silver Star citation failed to mention that he was killed by friendly fire is another lie by the U.S. military. Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he helped expedite the Silver Star award for Tillman before confirming that the Army corporal was killed by friendly fire in 2004. McChrystal acknowledged the problem Tuesday, calling it a mistake. He said the Silver Star citation was "not well-written" but denied any intent to mislead.
Such a remarkable story about the sacrifice Pat Tillman gave up to serve his country is now being remembered as one of the most tragic events in American history. I say tell the truth about the events and information on the death of Pat Tillman and recognize how he can be seen as an icon to many people across the country. In the NFL community, he is seen as a hero. Let's remember this hero in the respectful manner that his family dearly deserves.
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