3."Pat Tillman is a hero," Cardinals Vice President Michael Bidwill said. "Very few people would have the courage to do what he did and to walk away from a pro sports career and make the ultimate sacrifice."

2.McGinnis said Tillman told him of his decision to quit in May 2002 during a two-hour meeting. McGinnis said he also intended to return to the NFL after his three-year Army commitment.

1."He never, ever wanted to be singled out," said his former coach, Dave McGinnis.

Pierson, Don. "Ex-NFL dies in Combat"
Chicago Tribute, 24 April 2004

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