Here's a bit more on Pat Tilman, a real hero.
WASHINGTON — Arizona Cardinal strong safety Pat Tillman, who left the NFL and a seven-figure salary to enlist in the Army after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, has been killed in the Middle East, according to the office of an Arizona congressman. He was 27.
Elaine Dalbo, a spokeswoman for Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., a member of the House Armed Services Committee, said that committee was able to confirm Tillman's death this morning.

"Pat Tillman was an inspiration on and off the football field. As with all who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the war on terror, his family is in the thoughts and prayers of President and Mrs. Bush," said White House spokesman Taylor Gross.

When Tillman enlisted in the Army he walked away from a three-year, $3.6 million contract extension with the Cardinals. The decision drew nationwide headlines, although he did not seek the headlines, refusing to grant interviews.

Tillman made the decision after returning from his honeymoon with wife, Marie, in 2002, joining the elite Army rangers with his brother Kevin.

Tillman was assigned to the second battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment in Fort Lewis, Washington.

This, imo, is a real hero and far more worthy of admiration than anybody on the playing field.