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04/25/2004 01:48:24 PM · #1 |
"One of the many heros..."
I made it a point today to talk to my three boys about Patrick Tillman. There are not many people in today's American culture who would give up fame and fortune to pursue an endeavor becuase they feel it is the right thing to do, regardless of the cost and sacrifice that might be required. Patrick did exactly that, as many others have done, although more anonamously. I was hoping for a sunny day, with a colorful and flowing flag to photograph. Instead it is cold, gray, and snowing. Just as well, as these conditions better fit my mood. Regardless of your thoughts on the government's stance, please take some time to pay respect to our troops who have placed honor and service above all other things in their lives.
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04/25/2004 02:19:01 PM · #2 |
The loyalty he showed, the patriotism he displayed and the example he set is almost too overwhelming to comprehend...and yet he did it without hesitation. Rest in Peace Pat Tillman.
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04/25/2004 02:26:15 PM · #3 |
| A truly remarkable man. It takes a lot to drop millions to go do something you believe in. RIP Pat Tillman. |
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04/25/2004 02:58:55 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by smellyfish1002:
Regardless of your thoughts on the government's stance, please take some time to pay respect to our troops who have placed honor and service above all other things in their lives.
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My only question is when will someone do this for the over 700 other men and women who also made this sacrifice do the same for them and give them the public show of support and respect that is due to them?
Patrick Tillman was a hero but no different a hero than any of the other thousands who are still serving in danger, just more well known.
Deannda
Time to show respect for all those who have been lost, not just the famous |
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04/25/2004 03:08:14 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Neuferland:
Originally posted by smellyfish1002:
Regardless of your thoughts on the government's stance, please take some time to pay respect to our troops who have placed honor and service above all other things in their lives.
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My only question is when will someone do this for the over 700 other men and women who also made this sacrifice do the same for them and give them the public show of support and respect that is due to them?
Patrick Tillman was a hero but no different a hero than any of the other thousands who are still serving in danger, just more well known.
Deannda
Time to show respect for all those who have been lost, not just the famous |
One of the many heros..."
I made it a point today to talk to my three boys about Patrick Tillman. There are not many people in today's American culture who would give up fame and fortune to pursue an endeavor becuase they feel it is the right thing to do, regardless of the cost and sacrifice that might be required. Patrick did exactly that, as many others have done, although more anonamously. I was hoping for a sunny day, with a colorful and flowing flag to photograph. Instead it is cold, gray, and snowing. Just as well, as these conditions better fit my mood. Regardless of your thoughts on the government's stance, please take some time to pay respect to our troops who have placed honor and service above all other things in their lives.
I was trying to address all of the troops with these thoughts. I was only using Patrick Tillman as an example of one whose choice to serve was extreme, as compared to what he had achieved and the opportunities that were before him. My brother nearly died in Iraq, and I spent 12 years on submarines in the Navy. My thoughts are with all the troops and their families, not just with Pat Tillman.
JD
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04/25/2004 03:12:24 PM · #6 |
Beautiful photo tribute, smellyfish. Thank you.
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04/25/2004 03:15:02 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by smellyfish1002:
I was trying to address all of the troops with these thoughts. I was only using Patrick Tillman as an example of one whose choice to serve was extreme, as compared to what he had achieved and the opportunities that were before him. My brother nearly died in Iraq, and I spent 12 years on submarines in the Navy. My thoughts are with all the troops and their families, not just with Pat Tillman.
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And my point is they should all be used as examples, of lost potential and lost innocence. Not just one, every single one of them, they should all be honored and all be as publically mourned as Patrick Tillman was. I will now bow out of this conversation for the same reason I took Rants off my list of things to see on this site, there is no way to discuss this without it becoming political and that is not why I am here.
You tribute is beautiful in honor of one young man who literally gave his all.
Deannda
turning off all the forum posts for a while |
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04/25/2004 03:41:51 PM · #8 |
I agree with you that every single one should be honored, not just the casualties, but all who serve. Unfortunately, the information is not available as it was with Pat Tillman. I used this opportunity to teach my three boys about patriotism, honor and courage, respect, willingness to serve, sacrifice, etc. I'm not trying to start a political debate here, or to exemplify the contribution of one, over the contributions of thousands. If I have offended you by anything I have said or done, I apologize. That is not my intention. I do feel that the media attention that is given to Pat Tillman can be used for positive, to teach our children. If the same information were available for the others who have paid with their lives, I would do the same. In fact, I speak with my children often about current events, and how they impact their lives and the world they live in. So, the other casualties in the war have been discussed in my home to teach my children what positive things can be extracted from tragedy. Each lost service member truly is a tragedy and deserves our honor and respect. If nothing else good comes of their sacrifice, my three boys will have learned about the good others have done for the masses.
JD Anderson
Originally posted by Neuferland:
Originally posted by smellyfish1002:
I was trying to address all of the troops with these thoughts. I was only using Patrick Tillman as an example of one whose choice to serve was extreme, as compared to what he had achieved and the opportunities that were before him. My brother nearly died in Iraq, and I spent 12 years on submarines in the Navy. My thoughts are with all the troops and their families, not just with Pat Tillman.
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And my point is they should all be used as examples, of lost potential and lost innocence. Not just one, every single one of them, they should all be honored and all be as publically mourned as Patrick Tillman was. I will now bow out of this conversation for the same reason I took Rants off my list of things to see on this site, there is no way to discuss this without it becoming political and that is not why I am here.
You tribute is beautiful in honor of one young man who literally gave his all.
Deannda
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