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  • @jameswright5572
    @jameswright5572 3 роки тому +879

    Mr. Tillman represented the very best of America and humanity. His character is what we should all strive for.

    • @idontcare2851
      @idontcare2851 3 роки тому +28

      All of that service just for his own government to murder him and cover it up

    • @jeffwilliams2828
      @jeffwilliams2828 3 роки тому +8

      @@idontcare2851 Not just cover it up. Shaming people for questioning the military occupations in general. Right wing media and politicians are never held accountable, propaganda is a social courtesy in America.

    • @eddiehaskell1957
      @eddiehaskell1957 3 роки тому +21

      @@jeffwilliams2828 Jeff please put the Koolaid down. I don't want to get in a discussion about politics, because the left doesn't know how to. You don't know what is an opinion and what is factual. I don't hate you or want you fired from your job etc. I just don't agree with you.

    • @jeffwilliams2828
      @jeffwilliams2828 3 роки тому +8

      @@eddiehaskell1957 what an appropriate handle. You typed 40 words of insecure babble. And it’s not the American left that has a problem comprehending facts btw.

    • @Unpainted_Huffhines
      @Unpainted_Huffhines 3 роки тому +12

      @@jeffwilliams2828 if you think the "right wing media" are the only ones who warmonger, you have some growing up to do.

  • @brianl376
    @brianl376 3 роки тому +719

    Mr Tillman was a badass. For the most part americans view this man as a hero. He gave up all that money to fight for his country. Thank you for the reaction.

    • @marinewillis1202
      @marinewillis1202 3 роки тому +25

      Exactly. The sad part is that when we see someone give up all that money playing a game to serve their country we think of them as a hero now when years before that was just doing your duty. Think that video was spot on about him not being a football star that served his country but as a patriotic American that also happened to play football

    • @AW-zk5qb
      @AW-zk5qb 3 роки тому +8

      USA is the strongest nation in the world in 2021 and has been the most powerful nation in the world since 1945. How much longer will the US be on top? I know China is rising, but they are still far behind the US in military, alliances, technology, and soft power through music, movies, TV shows,, companies, internet sites etc. Plus China is facing an impending demographic problem. I think the US has at least a couple more decades at the top. And while the US like all nations in our position has made mistakes, the US based world order after WW2 has seen liberal democracies flourish and the quality of life of the average human being rise like never before, and the most peaceful, prosperous 75-80 year period in history. I know it seems like the time after WW2 has had tons of war, famine, violence, disasters etc, and it has, but compared to all of human history, things have never been this good. I don't have anything against the Chinese people, in fact I am half Chinese in heritage myself, and am proud of the culture, but the Chinese government is authoritarian and anti democratic, which is why I want the US to stay the most powerful and influential nation in the world for as long as possible. Maybe until the 2040s? If that is the case, the US would have had a great run as the most powerful nation in the world, from the 1940s to the 2040s, 100 years. What do you think?

    • @spencerpearson3986
      @spencerpearson3986 3 роки тому +3

      M M thank you

    • @alliberges
      @alliberges 3 роки тому +1

      he didnt fight for America. he fought for corporate greed to steal another country’s oil. he volunteered to be a thief. i wonder how that work fr him?

    • @spencerpearson3986
      @spencerpearson3986 3 роки тому +14

      alliberges stfu

  • @franksinatraiv2006
    @franksinatraiv2006 3 роки тому +484

    The fact that he wouldn’t like the statues is exactly why he deserves them. I went to Arizona state and live in AZ, the man is an icon here for how he lived, not how he died

    • @admiralglenn2323
      @admiralglenn2323 3 роки тому +15

      Reminds me of how some famous composers hated some of their creations yet today those very songs are among their most popular ones.
      Tchaikovsky hated ‘1812 Overture’
      Grieg hated ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’
      Despite how much they hated these two songs, it is nigh impossible to not recognize 1812’s finale or not to remember old cartoons like Tom and Jerry having scenes accompanied by In the Hall of the Mountain King.

    • @jaydee3965
      @jaydee3965 3 роки тому +7

      If you build a statue, some puke will get mad at it and tear it down in 80 years because we bullied Muslims, or so the alt history of that day will lie.

    • @WanderingWriter
      @WanderingWriter 3 роки тому +3

      @@jaydee3965 calm down boomer

    • @jaydee3965
      @jaydee3965 3 роки тому +5

      @@WanderingWriter Maybe when you quit pretending you know everything about everyone at a glace of text. I'm millennial, I'm just not a fem-cultist, Islamo-comminist, like most if us.

    • @Aeroengi1
      @Aeroengi1 3 роки тому +3

      @@jaydee3965 that was arguably one of the most incoherent string of words I've ever seen strung together. We are all worse for having read your attempt at pseudo-intellectual dribble. May God have mercy on your soul.

  • @EgbertWilliams
    @EgbertWilliams 3 роки тому +235

    When you see Pat's younger brother put some of the hypocrites at his funeral service in their place, you realize with how much character these young men were raised.

    • @azurephoenix9546
      @azurephoenix9546 3 роки тому +8

      yep. he said the F word on live television and nobody said a damn thing about it.

    • @jaroncarter6685
      @jaroncarter6685 3 роки тому +3

      That was one of the most epic eulogies ever

    • @jamesporter7587
      @jamesporter7587 3 роки тому +10

      When he said my brother is not in heaven he's fucking dead because he wasn't a religious person it just shows how true that family is to themselves and each other

  • @TheBigAlarcon
    @TheBigAlarcon 3 роки тому +346

    What's even more astonishing about Pat Tillman is the simple fact that he could have signed up as an officer. He didn't. He CHOSE to join the ranks as an enlisted man. Humble, selfless, and awesome.

    • @GentlemanBystander
      @GentlemanBystander 3 роки тому +4

      He was past the maximum age for Officer Candidacy without prior service, the only thing that was going to get him a commission in his MOS would have been directive from the SECARM and no Ranger was going to be willing to take orders from a come-lately butter-bar with a massive Hemingway complex.

    • @shainblair464
      @shainblair464 3 роки тому +2

      I wish he made it he would have been a outstanding officer ' mustang"

    • @shainblair464
      @shainblair464 3 роки тому +7

      His wife leads a 5k run for charity every year in his name

    • @shainblair464
      @shainblair464 3 роки тому +4

      He just wanted to be a link in the chain to protect our country and American way of life

    • @shainblair464
      @shainblair464 3 роки тому +2

      Finally the reason why he went enlistment

  • @leeann4900
    @leeann4900 3 роки тому +224

    He's still missed. Very beloved, Nation-wide. He's an American Hero.

    • @Nara.Shikamaru
      @Nara.Shikamaru 2 роки тому +2

      Not missed enough. I’ve been an American citizen my entire life and nobody ever told me about this. I hope more people continue to learn about this story, because I have a feeling that most of my generation still has no idea who he is, what he sacrificed, the ideals he stood for, or the legacy he left behind.

  • @a.j.brotherton2587
    @a.j.brotherton2587 3 роки тому +322

    I'm an Arizona native and Pat Tillman's story is something that makes us incredibly proud despite the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his death. A great American.

    • @sicily7220
      @sicily7220 3 роки тому +8

      Don't have to be from Arizona to be proud of Pat. 😛. Pat was my age and truly being on the other side of the country and felt the same way.

    • @JD-ns9mr
      @JD-ns9mr 3 роки тому +5

      I’m an Arizonan too and when I was younger I watched pat play a few games at ASU he was awesome man RIP PAT

    • @metalmellie4371
      @metalmellie4371 3 роки тому +1

      Pride is sinful and I'm sure Pat absolutely was not full of pride.
      He was full of humility and humanity which are the absolute best aspects of a character.

    • @sicily7220
      @sicily7220 3 роки тому +1

      @@metalmellie4371 Pride is sinful. yikes. The earth flat too

    • @rsmetz88
      @rsmetz88 2 роки тому

      @@metalmellie4371 It's not what you call it pal, it's your intentions. Stop judging others.

  • @dodger4554
    @dodger4554 3 роки тому +112

    Yes, when this happened we as Americans were proud of him for serving, and when he was killed, it broke our hearts. Then when the truth came out it really devastated us as a Nation. The lie was worse than the facts.

  • @stevefeist8897
    @stevefeist8897 3 роки тому +81

    As an American and a veteran ... There is not a more fitting person in my view to be called Hero!!! I would like to thank you for showing this and your comments. I enjoy your videos...

    • @CharliesMoto
      @CharliesMoto Рік тому +1

      Tillman was a true HERO his humbleness should be truly admired as something we all should strive for

  • @TerryThunderStrike
    @TerryThunderStrike 3 роки тому +82

    He was a true patriot, gave up an NFL contract, worth millions, to serve his country. The man is an Icon. An absolute "Legend"!

  • @aidenreynolds8379
    @aidenreynolds8379 3 роки тому +485

    As a US Marine at the time of Tillman's death, watching it unfold, I'll never believe that it wasn't anything other than an assassination of a famous soldier who was speaking out against the war. RIP PAT! Your humility made you one of this Marine's heroes!

    • @vikings514
      @vikings514 3 роки тому +13

      Thank you sir! Simper Fi

    • @anthonysmith8635
      @anthonysmith8635 3 роки тому +29

      I feel the same way brother. We maybe from different branches of service. We still grow from the tree of freedom.
      US ARMY.
      SGT LAST OF THE COMBAT MEDIC.

    • @dalehammers4425
      @dalehammers4425 3 роки тому +33

      I am just a simple American (father of a US Airman though, very proud) and I absolutely believe this is the truth. He was too popular and speaking out against the war and the machine couldnt handle that.

    • @-Thunder
      @-Thunder 3 роки тому +40

      All I know is there were rumors at the time Pat didn't like what he was seeing and was recording it in his diary. The diary went missing. 3 tightly grouped rounds from 10 yards. Hard to believe a ranger is making that mistake. Maybe it's as simple and bad as that but they didn't want that guy talking. He was bigger than the NFL at that point.

    • @tuckerism420
      @tuckerism420 3 роки тому +24

      As a former Marine and NFL fan, at that time, Cpl. Tillman was a huge inspiration for me. I tried to re-enlist because of him only to be discouraged by the 'Powers That Be'. The same military that carried out this injustice would not let me back in to do what I thought every able bodied American should feel obligated to do. I'm embarrassed by the way they handled everything and I wonder if we'll ever know the whole truth about what happened to Cpl. Tillman (Captain America). Semper Fi!

  • @MrSainten
    @MrSainten 3 роки тому +66

    Pat Tillman definitely embodied the Army Values
    Loyalty
    Duty
    Respect
    Selfless Service
    Honor
    Integrity
    Personal courage

  • @biggtoe90
    @biggtoe90 3 роки тому +76

    The Tillman family are all heroes. Character, integrity, truth and service to others. if Pat was a 3 Star general, he would've fought like hell to get the truth out... This whole debacle is completely un-American.

  • @CaptRandall1
    @CaptRandall1 3 роки тому +20

    I watched this entire video. As a US Navy veteran and a fan of Pat when he played football, it hit hard when he died of wounds in the manner that he did. Yes, I admit that I shed tears, tears if hurt and sadness for what his family had to endure through all of this and I know that it is not over yet.

  • @dammitmandy1166
    @dammitmandy1166 3 роки тому +78

    “A veteran is someone who wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America for an amount up to and including their life”. Love this saying. I almost shut this video down a few times but the least I could do for Pat Tillman was watch. Thanks for posting this..

    • @andrewdelosreyes9809
      @andrewdelosreyes9809 3 роки тому +7

      When people tell me, "thank you for your service." I say, I paid what I owed.

    • @americanpatriot7247
      @americanpatriot7247 2 роки тому +4

      @@andrewdelosreyes9809 Thank you for paying what you owed, soldier.... and being an example and a hero for the rest of us!!!!

  • @ryanlowe5217
    @ryanlowe5217 3 роки тому +47

    Pat Tillman was what you hope your son aspires to be when he grows up. He was the best of us.

  • @markdorsey8457
    @markdorsey8457 3 роки тому +65

    unfortunately men like pat in these times are few and far between anymore. if world had more men like him, think of the world we could be living in.

  • @JCesaroJ
    @JCesaroJ 3 роки тому +56

    That gut wrenching feeling you had while watching is how we Americans have felt for the last 17 years.

  • @topguidevalleywide3376
    @topguidevalleywide3376 3 роки тому +20

    America stands tall on the shoulders of Men and Woman like Tillman. America lost a good Man. California And Arizona indeed lost a Hero. God bless you Tillman!

  • @troyatwood2525
    @troyatwood2525 2 роки тому +1

    Pat Tillman is one of my favorite football players. A true hero

  • @chadjustice553
    @chadjustice553 3 роки тому +106

    He’s an American hero. Killed by friendly fire yet no one wanted to acknowledge it initially. He was a ranger and a beast. God bless him.

    • @gracierenteria6931
      @gracierenteria6931 3 роки тому +5

      They want to call it "friendly fire" ... it wasn't... it was murder by his own

    • @americanpatriot7247
      @americanpatriot7247 2 роки тому +7

      It appears he was assassinated.... by a person/people in his own group. Several people know what happened. I hope this haunts them to their grave. It doesn't get sicker or more evil than this. The military didn't deserve Hero Tillman!!!! May he R.I.P.

    • @killinghoeswithmytoes9738
      @killinghoeswithmytoes9738 2 роки тому

      @@americanpatriot7247 It seems you know about the topic. So don't mind me asking why would they assassinate Pat? What's the benefit? I'm genuinely curious. Why kill a man who is serving for the cause.

    • @killinghoeswithmytoes9738
      @killinghoeswithmytoes9738 2 роки тому +2

      @@americanpatriot7247 I kept reading comments so apparently he was against the war. Since he was finding out the true purpose of why they were there. Makes sense now, that shit makes me angry.

    • @americanpatriot7247
      @americanpatriot7247 2 роки тому +1

      @@killinghoeswithmytoes9738 Me, too friend. One thing you can count on.... don't believe anything that the government in power during Tillman's era said as well as the current regime says. Believe Nothing. It will be the opposite of what they say. Maybe 'We The People' can get this straightened out and on the right path if we keep trying and keep saying "NO, not on our watch"! Have a good one.

  • @zimmer1949
    @zimmer1949 3 роки тому +92

    PAT TILLMAN IS AN AMERICAN PATRIOT AND HERO! HE PLAYED PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL...HE COULD HAVE REMAINED IN THIS CARREER AND RETIRED VERY COMFORTABLY. HE CHOSE HOWEVER TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY AS A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S RANGER UNIT. HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY. I WILL FOREVER ADMIRE HIS VALIANTRY AND COURAGE. GOD BLESS HIM AND MAY HE FOREVER REST WITH HONOR IN PEACE!

    • @TheOnlyOneStanding8079
      @TheOnlyOneStanding8079 3 роки тому

      Very well said

    • @jameshoward3rd
      @jameshoward3rd 3 роки тому +1

      If you respect Mr Tillman, he was an atheist, not sure he would appreciate the sentiment of "may God bless him." Just saying.

    • @TheOnlyOneStanding8079
      @TheOnlyOneStanding8079 3 роки тому

      @@jameshoward3rd God is blessing him regardless

    • @jameshoward3rd
      @jameshoward3rd 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah? I didn't assume you would actully respect him.
      Having said that, how exactly does God bless those who don't belive in him? According to "the book" that would be "hell" right? Or is there a loophole in your religion for American heroes?

    • @slartibartfast8960
      @slartibartfast8960 3 роки тому

      @@jameshoward3rd Tillman wouldn't care if someone blessed him.

  • @Janeintheok
    @Janeintheok 3 роки тому +81

    I have a difficult time watching war movies. My dad was a decorated combat veteran in Germany during WWII. My husband served in VN. I watched the doc on Pat Tillman because my Marine son wanted me to watch with him. I'm a Cold War veteran who served in Germany. I'm no punk, but war is truly hell. RIP Pat

    • @RyanForrest1664
      @RyanForrest1664  3 роки тому +23

      Thanks for your comment Jane

    • @Janeintheok
      @Janeintheok 3 роки тому +14

      @@RyanForrest1664 keep up the good work Marine

    • @AW-zk5qb
      @AW-zk5qb 3 роки тому +3

      USA is the strongest nation in the world in 2021 and has been the most powerful nation in the world since 1945. How much longer will the US be on top? I know China is rising, but they are still far behind the US in military, alliances, technology, and soft power through music, movies, TV shows,, companies, internet sites etc. Plus China is facing an impending demographic problem. I think the US has at least a couple more decades at the top. And while the US like all nations in our position has made mistakes, the US based world order after WW2 has seen liberal democracies flourish and the quality of life of the average human being rise like never before, and the most peaceful, prosperous 75-80 year period in history. I know it seems like the time after WW2 has had tons of war, famine, violence, disasters etc, and it has, but compared to all of human history, things have never been this good. I don't have anything against the Chinese people, in fact I am half Chinese in heritage myself, and am proud of the culture, but the Chinese government is authoritarian and anti democratic, which is why I want the US to stay the most powerful and influential nation in the world for as long as possible. Maybe until the 2040s? If that is the case, the US would have had a great run as the most powerful nation in the world, from the 1940s to the 2040s, 100 years. What do you think?

    • @ldg508
      @ldg508 3 роки тому +1

      Sorry but you don't look old enough for your dad to have served in ww2, it was 80 something years ago

    • @walkingwounded3824
      @walkingwounded3824 3 роки тому

      @Randy Jackson Yes, History Guy is great!

  • @jeremys7131
    @jeremys7131 3 роки тому +9

    Of course I watched the whole thing. I was never in the military, but I remember the player even though I wasn’t big into football at the time anymore, I remember him because I was blown away that he would choose the military in the midst of a burgeoning career in the NFL. I bought into the storyline when he enlisted...and I paid close attention to the story that unfolded following his death and what had to be absolutely heart wrenching news to his family of how he truly died and that the military lied not only to the nation that supported them, but to the mans own family. This is one of those stories you just don’t forget about as you get older. I was 30 in 2004, and I remember all of this happening easily. You don’t need a good memory for stories you encounter in life that really hit you when they happen. It was terribly shameful, but does not take away from the mark that Pat Tillman himself made on the lives of many...instead it kind of opened a lot of eyes to just how shameful a government can be in covering their own ass.

  • @kwantoon
    @kwantoon 3 роки тому +21

    Americans should know all about Pat Tillman in the history books 500 years from now.

  • @lancecorporalsunderground1951
    @lancecorporalsunderground1951 3 роки тому +80

    Hey Marine, fellow Marine here... I'll be honest, I only knew half of the story, I never knew about the controversy behind his death.... dude, this is the kind of stuff that I left the military because of. I am an American Patriot till the day I die but this stuff really makes me hang my head. Thank you for this reaction M8

    • @lancecorporalsunderground1951
      @lancecorporalsunderground1951 3 роки тому +8

      @@MM-eo2oz Its always for G.O.D...... gold oil or drugs

    • @assassin_rk42
      @assassin_rk42 3 роки тому +1

      @@lancecorporalsunderground1951 This type of stuff is what made not want to join the military.

    • @lancecorporalsunderground1951
      @lancecorporalsunderground1951 3 роки тому +5

      @@assassin_rk42 understandable, though like in this video I am from a long line of fine men who served the flag and thats something engrained into me I couldnt turn from. Did my 4 and hit the door as they say.

    • @mikehall737
      @mikehall737 3 роки тому +2

      Well said

    • @cdc194
      @cdc194 3 роки тому +3

      @@lancecorporalsunderground1951 I did my one and... broke the shit out of my ankle and got medically discharged.

  • @113katrina
    @113katrina 3 роки тому +34

    The honor and compassion you show for fellow serviceman is beautiful we need a entire army of Tillmans and people like your self!!!!! Great reaction to our fallen hero sir!!!

    • @RyanForrest1664
      @RyanForrest1664  3 роки тому +7

      Thank you my friend

    • @113katrina
      @113katrina 3 роки тому +3

      @@RyanForrest1664 my pleasure.Keep up the good work sir!! I am still binge watching lol i have a feeling you will be at 500k or more with in a year from today if you keep this Quality of videos coming! your 1st early congrats lol

    • @113katrina
      @113katrina 2 роки тому

      still watching this a true legend

  • @schrodingers-gat
    @schrodingers-gat 3 роки тому +35

    Most people only learned about him after his death, but everyone was universally heartbroken.

    • @joesmith3098
      @joesmith3098 3 роки тому +4

      Correct, I was a huge football fan around then, glued to it. Only learned of him when he joined. He was earning his career and was possibly on the verge of becoming a house hold name, or at least someone vast majority of football fans knew. Yet the story and his integrity still stands out, I think we all can agree.

    • @GentlemanBystander
      @GentlemanBystander 3 роки тому

      No, we weren't, there were a bunch of us who realized he got the future he was begging for.

  • @livelikemateo6951
    @livelikemateo6951 2 роки тому +2

    Pat was a true American hero. I Lived in Arizona at the time. I followed his collegiate football career. He was an underdog to even make the NFL. When he did, he thrived. Pat had the world by the balls and gave it up for his country. Although our government struggles to be respectable in anyway, Pat truly exemplifies the best of our true American spirit. Strive to be like Pat!

  • @blackthaiaffair1475
    @blackthaiaffair1475 3 роки тому +2

    Native of Arizona... Pat Tillman is an inspiration and was a great American. My son followed in his footsteps years later and became a Ranger as well all because of Pat Tillman and what he represented ...Thank you your service!

  • @doug4036
    @doug4036 3 роки тому +20

    The instant he said “probably” it hurt my soul. I’m glad to see it ripped at you too

  • @samdugdale5041
    @samdugdale5041 3 роки тому +30

    I'm from Az and he graduated college when I was graduating high school. Watched him play at ASU. He was an amazing person. Have meet his father after the incident and death. Without making a scene I just shook his hand and said thank you for your son, sorry about your loss!

  • @ozymandias3322
    @ozymandias3322 3 роки тому +61

    I watched this story unfold in real time when I was younget. What our government tried to do with his memory was rediculous. Pat was a true American hero through and through

    • @synthell
      @synthell 3 роки тому

      I wish you had placed more emphasis on your education and spelling in school as Tillman probably respected.

    • @jeaniejbutler4911
      @jeaniejbutler4911 3 роки тому

      @@synthell I doubt he would have respected your comment...

  • @hoggzilla401
    @hoggzilla401 3 роки тому +18

    The humility this guy had still brings me tears. rest in peace Tillman. Much love brother!!

  • @denicesanders4586
    @denicesanders4586 3 роки тому +7

    I remember when he joined the army. It was a big story. I also remember his death. His wife and family surely deserved better than they got. Thank you to his brother for his service too and all of the soldiers, sailors and marines.

  • @marcomcdowell8861
    @marcomcdowell8861 3 роки тому +44

    A lot of brothers and sisters perished overseas, Tillman was just one of many, but it kinda resonates differently when a guy leaves millions in cash and fame to go fight and loses his life...also, great on closing in on 100k!

    • @joesmith3098
      @joesmith3098 3 роки тому +2

      Like you said, many brave men and women have died. Very few have left what he had in front of him of him on the table. Making the decision to join the military is a massive decision in itself. It's easy to say ppl would walk away from the money but it's not line it's just was handed to him. Even the HOF Caliber players of any sport bust their ass for that chance. Hard to imagine working that hard that long for that and then just walking away. Speaks to a level of character most of us can't even imagine.

  • @shanhutchison7332
    @shanhutchison7332 3 роки тому +15

    I'm not a sports fan, but this guy stood out to me before his enlistment. This story has always made me weep. We, as a species, need more like him Thanks for the review.

  • @heavenbound8134
    @heavenbound8134 3 роки тому +26

    Definitely a hero here in Arizona. He's remember annually here in the Valley of the Sun with a 5 K run to make money for his charity his family started upon his death. Very tradgic, very sad...another example of...only the good die young. Thanks for sharing this vid...

  • @briangleason1062
    @briangleason1062 3 роки тому +5

    A little late commenting here. As a former Army Soldier, I can tell you that CPL Tillman is absolutely revered as a true American hero. He stood for everything good through his courage, duty to country, and Valor. I live in Arizona as well. Most Americans think of him as exactly what was said, a Soldier who happened to play football. He will be forever missed.

  • @That.97.z71
    @That.97.z71 3 роки тому +6

    Pat Tillman was an amazing football player. He went to the rival school of my current High School (Pioneer High School)! My grandparents did end up attending his funeral which was held at the Rose Garden in San Jose California! You should see how emotional my grandfather gets when talking about him because at one point in time he was friends with the Tillman family. R.I.P Pat Tillman!

  • @JimmyJamZ12321
    @JimmyJamZ12321 3 роки тому +11

    Pat Tillman, is an American hero. He sacrificed himself for my freedom, and that's why we have so much respect for our vet's here in the states. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Mr. Tillman, your legend lives on!

  • @jameseverett245
    @jameseverett245 3 роки тому +34

    more of a man than any 20 football players today. Loved this guys commitment

  • @stormeagle4586
    @stormeagle4586 3 роки тому +30

    I am from Arizona and an Arizona Cardinals fan. Pat Tillman is a very popular figure here.

    • @coyotelong4349
      @coyotelong4349 3 роки тому +1

      Same, and I’m an ASU alum too

    • @srice8959
      @srice8959 3 роки тому

      They Retired his Jersey didn’t they

  • @danlabok7117
    @danlabok7117 3 роки тому +5

    I'm from Arizona and a Cardinals fan and any mention of Pat makes me cry.
    R.I.P. Pat, you will always be remembered

  • @SODAK2276
    @SODAK2276 3 роки тому +7

    He was an excellent person. Money never motivated him. Everyone should strive to be like him.

  • @defftony
    @defftony 3 роки тому +11

    Sorry if I'm making some strong comments. I might not have done a combat role, but as a patriotic and informed American this is very touchy and bigger than youtube or whatever else. I don't often shed literal tears but hearing you say "I don't want to believe" is hard for me. Most of my country, or what's left of it, don't want to believe either. That is part of the problem.

  • @cathaior1140
    @cathaior1140 3 роки тому +7

    How's it going man I loved the reaction as well as your other videos. I'm a former US Marine did 3 tours and served the same time as Tillman. He is a true hero and warrior and has the respect of all of America. I had the honor and privilege to visit his most important statue in Afghanistan and it is covered in respect from his fellow military brothers and sisters he is truly missed. Much love and respect to his family and your channel for keeping his story alive.

    • @RyanForrest1664
      @RyanForrest1664  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your service mate! I appreciate your support my warrior brother

  • @JD-ck9ud
    @JD-ck9ud 3 роки тому +11

    There is a full documentary on Netflix with all of his family telling their side of the story. It will hit you right in the feels.

  • @nickrays5583
    @nickrays5583 3 роки тому +12

    I had forgotten about him and shouldn’t have. Appreciate the reminder of this great man. Thanks

  • @Raven_Enforcer
    @Raven_Enforcer 3 роки тому +45

    Allejandro Villanueva is also a Veteran, and plays in the NFL. He often talks about Tillman. Tillman gave up everything for nothing. I myself am a Veteran, with a Top Secret clearance... I can tell you, there is more to this, and it will never be revealed. Tillman was a true patriot, and a very humble person.

    • @daviswhite3591
      @daviswhite3591 3 роки тому +1

      He played hero and died in a blue on blue incident

    • @tarahill2193
      @tarahill2193 2 роки тому

      Thankyou ❤️ 4 your service and respect 🙏 4 Mr. TILAN

  • @richane22
    @richane22 3 роки тому +20

    Pat Tillman, a true American hero. Thank you for bringing his story to more people.

  • @jameshyde022
    @jameshyde022 3 роки тому +22

    I have always thought Pat Tillman was the best example of a Patriot. He gave up as easy life for the love of his country. I know he was a better man than I could hope to be and I hate that he had to give everything for the country he loved.

  • @yukoncornelius5527
    @yukoncornelius5527 3 роки тому +8

    Arizona native here, Pat Tillman was a great American hero who was sadly lost from friendly fire. He is regarded as an Arizona treasure.

  • @Linda-qt8qk
    @Linda-qt8qk 2 роки тому +1

    Respect and honor to pat Tillman.

  • @whitie1147
    @whitie1147 3 роки тому +2

    I'm a U.S. Army Veteran of the Gulf War and I'm currently a member of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard. Our organization provides the 3 Volley Salute for all U.S. Military Veterans interned at Fargo National Cemetery. Giving Veterans their final honors is such a profound privilege. I felt the same pain you were feeling watching that. It's hard to except when my country doesn't live up to it's responsibility.

  • @tomf8315
    @tomf8315 3 роки тому +10

    He is an American HERO!!! He had it all, an NFL player. Gave it all up to serve his country❤️. Served with honor and payed the ultimate sacrifice. I wish I had the character that he had.

  • @arielrichmond1238
    @arielrichmond1238 3 роки тому +96

    The thing i remember most about Mr Tillman is that he wasn't the big name on the team but his play style was the biggest on the planet!!

    • @fredbFU
      @fredbFU 3 роки тому +5

      No sir, type in Pat Tillman story and watch the nfl films video. He was definitely a big name.

    • @Janeintheok
      @Janeintheok 3 роки тому +3

      He was well known, that's why it was such big news when he enlisted.

    • @FrankYoung1128
      @FrankYoung1128 3 роки тому +2

      Nah dude was a big name in the game. And was still fairly early in his career could have lined up many more contracts and made bank

  • @blueyedemon919
    @blueyedemon919 3 роки тому +9

    First off. Mad respect to you and the comments on Pat Tillman. I was a young man when this happened. It was a tragedy to say the least. He was a class act to say the least. This is the second video I watched on your channel. You’ve got another follower in this guy. Respect again to you and the whole UK.

  • @anthonyboley5066
    @anthonyboley5066 3 роки тому +4

    From one soldier too another I love your videos sir I’ve spent 7 years in the army I have the upmost respect for any of my brothers and sisters who have served and still serving!! Mr. Tillman represents an true American

  • @falconsshado
    @falconsshado 3 роки тому +3

    yeah watched the whole thing, I thought all your comments where so on point! (Lost but never forgotten! RIP BROTHER)

  • @MaYkO-WWH
    @MaYkO-WWH 3 роки тому +16

    I finished the whole thing and I agree with what you said. This was hard to watch, it hurts differently. Going to a far off land to be murdered by your brother. This is a very sad story. At least his foundation is carrying on his legacy. Good vid.

  • @stephengarman6488
    @stephengarman6488 3 роки тому +10

    New to your channel, a military veteran myself, and hadn’t seen that video before either, although I was generally familiar with most of his story. Thank you for including this among your ‘reacts to’ content. Your reactions very much mirrored mine.

  • @combatj4ck837
    @combatj4ck837 3 роки тому +6

    Your interpretation of Pat Tillman and the things that took place after his death is spot on. He’s an American hero and the government failed him after his death. Remember Pat and always be better.

  • @johnyacks7690
    @johnyacks7690 3 роки тому +6

    I got the impression that he was a very selfless man and had loads of determination.

  • @IxSnakethZeroxI
    @IxSnakethZeroxI 2 роки тому +3

    I was in the army from 07 to 13 and I remember hearing about him, with regular soldiers like me we viewed him as a patriot someone who cared more for country than money

  • @marcbernard2481
    @marcbernard2481 3 роки тому +21

    It’s awful how this happened. But I’m positive of one thing...
    This guy was the real deal.
    I’m forever grateful to all who serve or served or will serve.

  • @kgambill2002
    @kgambill2002 3 роки тому +11

    Lived in Arizona for 17 years and he was and continues to be greatly respected. A true American hero

  • @davidbuttsii975
    @davidbuttsii975 3 роки тому +10

    Pat was definitely a very humble guy and was one of my favorite NFL players of all time. There will never be another like him. I think it was a setup when he was killed. RIP Pat! Gen Dit Commando thank you for doing this video and Thank you for your service to your Country.

  • @robertcarr9108
    @robertcarr9108 2 роки тому +4

    I went through RIP and Ranger School with Pat and he was a wonderful man. He never met a stranger and he would do anything for his friends. I think about him every day and I miss him to this day. Have you done any reaction videos on the Army Rangers? Specifically the 75th Ranger Regiment? I was in the 75th for 4 years

    • @3-2bravo49
      @3-2bravo49 11 місяців тому

      Never understood why they changed it from rip to rasp.

    • @JoeDunagain
      @JoeDunagain 9 місяців тому

      The only thing I can think of is it sounds better to the powers that be lol

  • @danielmaloney1708
    @danielmaloney1708 3 роки тому +1

    Mate you are nailing every point about this amazing American/Soldier/Hero! Leaving the NFL to fight for a cause you feel so strong about is unheard of! His death still hurts. This was a man I could only dream to be like.

  • @nottoday7377
    @nottoday7377 3 роки тому +5

    Salute to him. Killer jawline on the fella too.

  • @Southfloridaparanormal
    @Southfloridaparanormal 3 роки тому +4

    R.I.P. Brother, Thank you for your Service

  • @sourabhsinghkathait7141
    @sourabhsinghkathait7141 3 роки тому +58

    I am from garhwal region(Uttarakhand) of india, my family has been serving for 3generations, my grandfather was in bengal engineers, my father was in garhwal rifles, my father also did a tenure of NSG, i also am about to join airforce as a pilot, one thing i will tell you that there are people patriotic, some are not, some are patriotic but don't value soldiers, but the thing is people value who wantsl to value, we people will give our all, and respect soldiers not just of india but who are warriors, i sure am from a warrior family, and garhwal region is famous for warriors.

    • @whiskybooze
      @whiskybooze 3 роки тому +5

      Dude you guys are legit fighters and fierce. From America with much respect. I'm well aware of Garhwal.

    • @nakdad
      @nakdad 3 роки тому +1

      Respect from
      NY

    • @srice8959
      @srice8959 3 роки тому

      You’re so right brother, and as an American 🇺🇸 we need to keep a close relationship with India 🇮🇳! India as always been a great ally to us, and our politics match up to. Both Pakistan and China are not friends of either of our nations

  • @jacobantony9033
    @jacobantony9033 3 роки тому +5

    Andy Stumpf, a Navy Seal that was part of the rescue of Jessica Lynch, tells stories of Pat Tillman running sprints in the desert with a parachute open behind him on blistering hot days.

  • @mikeduecefive
    @mikeduecefive 3 роки тому +3

    My first memory of Pat Tillman was how he single handedly made it cool for a generation of football players to have long hair, myself included. I can remember being in the football office in college when I learned he had been killed in action. My only reply was, "that sucks." He was a true patriot.

  • @paulfadeley3496
    @paulfadeley3496 3 роки тому +6

    Im not from Arizona but this man and what he gave up, I own both his home and away tribute jerseys, Knowing what this man gave up for his country, my country i also have a tribute tattoo on my calf to remember and immortalize him. Even though i know that if he knew it he would hate it, He deserves it he is a man of legend!!!!!

  • @ChristopherKushnir
    @ChristopherKushnir 3 роки тому +75

    As a Veteran I often wonder how Pat would feel today with the current world we live in.

    • @heididietrich9800
      @heididietrich9800 3 роки тому +4

      Thank you for serving.

    • @ChristopherKushnir
      @ChristopherKushnir 3 роки тому +2

      @@heididietrich9800 ☺️☺️

    • @parisbrat
      @parisbrat 3 роки тому +5

      I must ask YOU...as a veteran, how do YOU feel about our present world? I value your opinion, and your service.

    • @nancymalcolm3569
      @nancymalcolm3569 3 роки тому +6

      I think he would be appalled!

    • @samueljohnson1699
      @samueljohnson1699 3 роки тому +1

      @@parisbrat I was thinking the same thing sis🤔

  • @andregourdine8353
    @andregourdine8353 3 роки тому +4

    Brother to Brother (USAF WAR VET), we all felt the pain of this tragedy. It still upsets me to this day. I ask, what if that were me.

  • @derekvincent8806
    @derekvincent8806 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely!

  • @charlesbusatto5549
    @charlesbusatto5549 3 роки тому +3

    I know we may come from different countries, but from the bottome of my heart, thank you for your service brother. I am a veteran of the US Army myself. To all over the world who have served, thank you for your sacrifices. God bless

  • @RamenWilliams
    @RamenWilliams 3 роки тому +24

    My uncle would always tell me, "Now this man is a real badass!" And would always talk about how much he respected Mr. Tillman for the decisions he made and I've just always been in awe of this figure. He is a powerful character from our past.

    • @desertgrowndank7256
      @desertgrowndank7256 Рік тому

      I'm sorry but no one cares what your uncle, dad, or grandpa said. Share your own opinion

  • @daviduline8700
    @daviduline8700 3 роки тому +13

    Greetings commando. I was an infantryman in the US Army from 2006 to 2013 with two combat deployments. I’ve known soldiers that all claim that Tillman was hated by everyone he came across during his military career and his death was intentional. I personally regard the man as a hero and one of the reasons I enlisted but just relaying some intel I heard throughout my career

    • @samueladams1775
      @samueladams1775 3 роки тому +6

      He didn't approve of the military and the U.S. government helping the drug cartels. Not all soldiers disliked him, just those that didn't have a problem with helping opium drug lords.

    • @redryder6523
      @redryder6523 3 роки тому +1

      He was definitely murdered. I heard it was because he was to gung ho and was going to get people killed so he got zapped by his own men.

    • @samueladams1775
      @samueladams1775 3 роки тому +2

      @@redryder6523 not true on the too gungho thing.
      The stupid thing is though, there are a lot of people that don't know about the military helping the opium drug lords.

  • @jeffangel5224
    @jeffangel5224 3 роки тому +5

    I live 10 min from A S U and watched pat play for the sun devils and cardinals
    He was a great man if you can find the video of funeral on espn
    It still brings tears to my eyes
    R.I.P 42/40

  • @sikksotoo
    @sikksotoo 2 роки тому +1

    The Tillman Foundation helps keep Pat's spirit alive. I'm here in AZ where Pat went to college and played in the NFL. There just happens to currently be a petition for the NFL to permanently retire the #40 jersey for every single team in the league to honor Tillman (meaning *nobody* else could ever use it). Pat was so humble, he wouldn't even want that. Watched all the way through

  • @philaunitebirdgangtakeflig5453
    @philaunitebirdgangtakeflig5453 2 роки тому +1

    Pat Tillman is a true American Hero.

  • @scottpollack1007
    @scottpollack1007 3 роки тому +4

    I went to Arizona State and watched Pat play football for the Sun Devils and the Arizona Cardinals! I remember when he enlisted and left a multi-million dollar contract to go to Army boot camp! He then tried out for the Army Rangers and became one of the very elite American Warriors! Pat was the most heroic person I have ever known in my life! He gave up an incredible lifestyle and career to serve his Country which separates him from most humans walking the face of the earth! I have nothing but admiration and respect for Pat Tillman!

  • @lesliesylvan
    @lesliesylvan 3 роки тому +18

    Americans were all in disbelief, at his death; and still in shock, to this day. R.I.P. Patriot Tillman 📜

  • @chaddepew5831
    @chaddepew5831 3 роки тому +13

    He represents what we Americans love. We lost a lot of faith in our armed forces at that time and haven't fully regained it. The Army is the greatest in the world but they got blinded by the need for volunteers and how they looked to the public. It is a reminder to not make a problem worse by trying to cheat your way out.

  • @hafengr
    @hafengr 2 роки тому

    Seeing this story again brings tears to my eyes just knowing we have American's who truly love their country and are willing to lay down their future and possibly their lives in the name of freedom.

  • @melissabenson6749
    @melissabenson6749 3 роки тому +1

    Pat Tillman is a Man of sterling character, integrity, his values, morals & principles speak volumes of exactly who he was, it’s absolutely tragic we lost him the way we did! The qualities of this man were outstanding, he was an absolutely wonderful human being! We miss you Mr. Tillman❣️🇺🇸💪🏼💕🇺🇸

  • @thomasjinks7855
    @thomasjinks7855 3 роки тому +5

    His family had part in a documentary called "the tillman story" it's on youtube for free I believe. Definitely give it a watch.

  • @jackiebinns6205
    @jackiebinns6205 3 роки тому +5

    We love him forever and always !!! And we are angry how this happened to him !

  • @justinius2170
    @justinius2170 3 роки тому +31

    Tillman's death was even more heroic than you can imagine. There's a reason they kept it hush hush, but from those that know the truth, rest assured, he was Rambo level heroic. RIP Pat

  • @ptownzfinest12345
    @ptownzfinest12345 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for reacting Pat Tillman. He's a perfect example of a true American Hero! This is a respected man here in the states. 🙏

  • @ericpohlmeyer4116
    @ericpohlmeyer4116 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you or your wise commentary! We love our British cousins! This guy was something special ! So awesome for you to analyze this ! Pat Tillman was an all american patriot and hero! God bless him and his family! I thank him for what he has provided for me and my family!

  • @Realitygetreal
    @Realitygetreal 3 роки тому +6

    When you stand on the Bridge that bears his name and look at Hoover Damn, Say a special thanks for Pat Tillman and all the Soldiers who served and still server to allow you to stand on that bridge

  • @ElissaStark514
    @ElissaStark514 2 роки тому +3

    I'll never get over what happened with Pat, and I will NEVER forget him. Not many like him, unfortunately.

  • @rustzz8
    @rustzz8 3 роки тому +5

    Pat was a true hero and his number will hang forever in the rafters of Cardinals stadium.

  • @chrishouterman4772
    @chrishouterman4772 3 роки тому +2

    I am only just learning of Pat Tillman, as I was very young at the time of these happenings. Thank you for reacting to this, and providing an outlet to educate me of this hero. R.I.P. Pat Tillman.

  • @danielclear9416
    @danielclear9416 2 роки тому +1

    That was a sad day for me. Most jocks would see the green, money. He saw the green, camouflage. Gave it his all. Most respect for that fallen lad. There are more out there willing to give it all up to protect our country. Blessings upon them as well.