Quote of the Day II
Taken from a comments page on the death of Pat Tillman, Ranger. Says "Gooch from Scottsdale" (emphasis mine):
"A true American hero has fallen. I appreciate the desire to hear from SportsNation regarding Tillman, but I cannot abide with calling his death 'tragic.'
I am deeply saddened by his death and our collective loss, but to call his death tragic, I believe, does a grave injustice to the essence of the man and that for which he stands. Tillman did not join the Army to become a hero. He didn't join to gain notoriety or fame. And though volunteering for military duty may have satisfied his inner desire to combat greater, more threatening enemies than those found on a football field, his act can only be viewed as completely selfless. Indeed, it epitomized the heart of brotherly sacrifice. He turned down greater fame and fortune for a chance to serve God and country. In so doing, he was killed. Many in our day of material pursuit and self-aggrandizement might view this trade-off as tragic. To them I say shame be on you. Do not defame this man or his family with such pettiness. Honor him in his death as he honored all of us by giving up his life. "
I am deeply saddened by his death and our collective loss, but to call his death tragic, I believe, does a grave injustice to the essence of the man and that for which he stands. Tillman did not join the Army to become a hero. He didn't join to gain notoriety or fame. And though volunteering for military duty may have satisfied his inner desire to combat greater, more threatening enemies than those found on a football field, his act can only be viewed as completely selfless. Indeed, it epitomized the heart of brotherly sacrifice. He turned down greater fame and fortune for a chance to serve God and country. In so doing, he was killed. Many in our day of material pursuit and self-aggrandizement might view this trade-off as tragic. To them I say shame be on you. Do not defame this man or his family with such pettiness. Honor him in his death as he honored all of us by giving up his life. "
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