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    headlines and the recognition. That is why it is such an honor to carry this flag onto the field, to wear the camouflage gear, to visit with military members and take trips like the USO tour,” a quote from J.J. Watt, a NFL linemen for the Houston Texans. Pat Tillman was a determined man. He didn’t stop. He surpassed his limit. He crossed the line that people said he couldn’t cross. He wanted to prove people wrong. He didn’t let people tell him what to do with his life. His determination led him to be brave

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    Pat Tillman Heroism

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    juxtaposition of Pat Tillman and Achilles due to them both living a “heroic life” as showing throughout the novel how “heroic” Pat Tillman is. Krakauer portrays Pat Tillman as “heroic” due to him dying for his belief of being a patriotic patriarch throughout his several tours in Afghanistan, the event that made him decide to join the United States Army and later become an Army Ranger was the event that shook everyone worldwide on September 11th, 2001 on this day the event that occurred altered Pat Tillman’s

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    The Hero Of Pat Tillman

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    The name of my hero is Pat Tillman, he is my hero because he is an American warrior and he served our country proud and I respect that.Pat Tillman was an American Soldier he served in the army and was killed in friendly fire and gave up one something that he dreamed of all his life, and what he had worked for, just to help out our country in war. A hero to me is someone you makes you proud, believe in or who you can look up to. Heros have to be respected because they give everything they have because

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    “Amongst the qualities a hero should have, I would include determination, loyalty, courage, perseverance, patience, focus, intrepidity and selflessness.” This quote from Ricky Martin perfectly fits Pat Tillman, past Army veteran and NFL player. Pat Tillman was born on November 6, 1976 in Fremont, California. He went to Leland High School and played for their football. After he graduated high school, Tillman went to Arizona State University for college and played for their football team as well. Soon

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    Loyalty, determination, and selflessness are all characteristics of Pat Tillman. In the next few minutes you will learn about Pat Tillman and how he lived his life being loyal determined and selfless. For example he never gave up when he was drafted in the 7th round everyone expected him to maybe be a special teams player but he started the first game. That's just one of many great things about Pat Tillman. Pat Tillman showed loyalty. A few ways he showed loyalty is after his last high school game

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    strong they really were and, that person was Pat Tillman. Pat Tillman was a strong man along with a strong character. Tillman was born in Fremont California on November 6, 1976 and died April 22, 2004 while serving his country. Tillman was married for two years to a woman named Marie Tillman. Pat Tillman was modest, determined, and a person with a great work ethic. Pat Tillman was modest, the word modest means to not boast about accomplishments and Pat Tillman always showed this trait. Tillman presented

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    Even though Pat Tillman was an ideal citizen and soldier, always putting the other person first, he was killed by friendly fire, one of the most degrading ways of death, making him an absurd hero. Pat Tillman was by no means an ordinary person. He exerted his whole being into everything he did both on and off the field. Growing up Tillman and his brothers were instructed by his father “to tell the truth, respect their elders, and to stand up for the vulnerable”(20) even when doing those things

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    Pat Tillman Did you know that Pat Tillman played football and went in the army.Pat Tillman is a very determined man he had a lot of mind power that took him very far in many ways. He never was a sore loser he always tried to make the worst better. He was always determined to what he set his mind to he never let anyone change his mind on what he was determined to accomplish. Everyone in the video said he was a great man and

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    Pat Tillman once said, “Somewhere inside, we hear a voice. It leads us in the direction of the person we wish to become. But it is up to us whether or not to follow.” This is the kind of determination, work ethic, and loyalty Pat had. Pat Tillman was born on November 6, 1976 and later died on April 22, 2004. Pat was very successful weather is was playing in the NFL or earning the Purple Heart award. Not many people people can accomplish so much in so little time like Tillman did. Pats determination

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    become. But it is up to us whether to follow or not.” Pat Tillman was a man of many great qualities. One of the big qualities of Pat Tillman that made him known was his modesty. First let's start off with a time when Pat was in High school. After winning the state title in football, Pat was interviewed after having an amazing game. He was asked about how he felt he did and he stated that he didn't do that good, but the team had a great game. Pat Tillman most certainly did not care about money. When

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