Two Tillman brothers attended the Arizona State University
Both American champs advanced professionally in sports
Kevin with the Major League Baseball, Anaheim Angels
Pat with the National Football League, Arizona Cardinal

Both left what promised to be very successful careers
To enlist in the United States elite Amy Rangers
These two brothers voluntary answered the call of duty
To retaliate to the World Trade Center attack on 9/11

Both brothers went to the Middle East only one came back
These two brothers did what many citizens would not do
Put our country service first before self with great courage
To defend our nation, save lives, and preserve freedom

Men and women join our military for various reasons
Some join the military for education and training
Some join for money; others to learn a trade
Kevin and Pat joined for a greater cause than “self

Kevin turned down a $3.6 million football contract
I don’t hear about many millionaires joining to fight
It’s good to know that patriotism is still alive today
Kevin and Pat put the realism in “Love For Country”

There have been different reports about Pat’s death
One report mentioned that he died from friendly fire
I am here today to tell you that no fire is friendly
If you touch or play with fire you will be burned

This writing is in no way or form politically motivated
However, as an Air Force veteran I feel that the Tillman,
Family should know the absolute truth about Pat’s death
Otherwise what can our future patriots look forward to?