The death of Pat Tillman has provoked a tremendous amount of reportage. This has worried some people. They fear that when the ultimate sacrifice is paid by someone who is "unknown", no one will notice or maybe only the family and friends will care.
Blackfive has a story about Taking Chance Home that is absolutely a must read.
The following is Marine Lieutenant Colonel Strobl's account of escorting the remains of Lance Corporal Chance Phelps. It's a long and beautifully written and it deserves to be read in it's entirety. It's about Valor, Honor and Respect. Thanks to Jarhead Dad for sending it to me.
While Pat Tillman remains Pat to his family and friends who personally grieve, for the country he is a symbol of all the men and women who have given their lives so we can live in safety and freedom. There is no less respect for those who are not garnering headlines. For Pat, Chance, and all of the other men and women who have given all in this war, we honor and salute you. We grieve with your family and friends.
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