" Yes it takes guts for a receiver to cut across the middle to catch a pass. Yes it takes guts to dive into the stands for a foul ball. Yes it takes guts to be a goalie and face 100-m.p.h. hockey pucks. And yes it takes guts to dunk over Shaq, but it takes courage to face the potential of dying for one's beliefs."

" For generations to come, everyone who attends or watches a sporting event on television will see that jersey. Young children will ask their parents about it and will truly learn the meaning of "courage" and of "hero."

Pat Tillman was a true courageous hero
April 30, 2004|By Don Fleming.

" Pat Tillman by definition is a courageous hero. I would like to propose that all sports teams retire the number 40 and hang it with the other retired jerseys. If the jersey is already retired, hang another 40 next to it. Above the number should be "Pat Tillman." Below the number should be "Courageous hero."