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Originally Posted by The Reaper
Why was this not the reaction when Pat Tillman joined?
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I followed the Tillman story from day 1. I don't quite remember the initial reactions to it, but I believe that alot of the reactions were similar. "He did what?"
I said good on him at the time.....Fast forward when I found out that he was going to 2nd Ranger Bn., I said hell Yes, that being my first unit.
I was jazzed for the guy. I know they checked in on him and his brother from time to time, but I know that Pat himself didn't want a whole lot made out of it, and with respect for his wishes most of the media complied.
When he died, it became quite a different story altogether...........
I'm always surprised to see how the press treats the process of how some enlist. Good on SP4 Barragan and Godspeed, Im glad to see that he joined the Infantry with his eyes open. Best of Luck.....