More from the 60 Minutes web site:
At that time, Tillman's family was led to believe that he was killed by the enemy, which was reinforced when the Army awarded him a Silver Star for his "gallantry in action against an armed enemy." They were told his convoy had been ambushed and he had charged up a hill, forcing the enemy to withdraw and saving the lives of his fellow Rangers.That story was a complete fabrication, but the whole story is still, according to Mary Tillman, a mystery.
Pat Tillman was an American hero, and it's baffling that our nation's military still won't give his mother a straight answer about exactly what happened when he was killed. It's been more than four years since Pat Tillman died, and it's time for Mary Tillman to hear the truth.



















Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-05-2008 @ 9:27AM
Candace said...
When are PEOPLE in this country going to wise up the Government has been LYING about alot of things! and NO ONE Cares--or wants to make then and him accountable! "Excutive Order!
Reply
5-05-2008 @ 4:26PM
Robert Byngham said...
The saddest part of all is the drive-by media exploiting these poor people in their never ending effort to get Democrats elected.
Reply
5-05-2008 @ 5:17PM
milton thuroughgood III said...
This has nothing to do with Republicans or Democrats.
Both are equally incompetent, and you sir are a complete Douche Rod.
Reply
5-05-2008 @ 8:37PM
jorge said...
I'm sick of hearing about Tillman and the whining by his family! He was very brave and true patriot who gave up a career in the NFL because he wanted to contribute something to his country, but get on with it. He is no different than any other veteran that paid the ultimate price. Some of my friends, comrades in arms and uncles were casualties of wars and didn't get this notoriety. If he weren't so famous, he would be just another statistic like so many others that died over there. Worse yet, some that came home crippled, disfigured and mentally handicapped. No matter how Tillman died, no words will bring him back. He ain't no Lazarus. God bless and rest his soul.
Reply
5-05-2008 @ 11:25PM
George B Vieto said...
The Army will never tell the Tillman family how Pat really died since they are trying to cover their buns over their faux pas.
Reply
5-06-2008 @ 3:44AM
Tex Big Balls said...
If you died in battle like Tillman did and your country misdirected, misinformed and blatantly lied about your death then you would want your family to investigate.
Oddly its that percentage of Americans that slap yellow ribbons on their SUVs that like to sweep this kind of stuff under the rug.
A patriotic American would promote this story night and day instead of the bullshite that passes as daily news these days.
Reply
5-06-2008 @ 5:21PM
gshort3011 said...
By the description of his wounds and circumstances, it sounds like the poor kid was executed. But by whom and why?
Reply
5-07-2008 @ 3:24AM
John said...
TO ALL READERS
Its really sad so sad BUT TRUE. I was one of 24 soldiers illegally discharged by the US Army.
I had to get a lawyer and fight for five years to get something done to correct my time and service. Its an absolute disgrace that our country has such men in power as in my case that should go to jail be court martialled and tried as irresponsible members of higher command. They use the finger pointing nonsense and cover ups and wont allow intrusions...someone should really oversee these incidents and seriously take them down. I am thinking of going to FOX NEWS when my case is finally resolved...there are hundreds maybe thousands of soldiers lied to mistreated and violated
cover ups and mis use of powers by high ranking officers. It tarnished my over 30 years of superb service. Just so you all know its true they lie they have no integrity or duty....West Pointers are usually living by the code "duty honor country" but too many have no morals
Retired US Army hard
Reply
5-07-2008 @ 3:44AM
John said...
This comment is to the jerks airheads and deplorable people who leave negative remarks about a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. It amazes me the ones that NEVER SERVE or NEVER CONTRIBUTE TO THE USA that have all this hotair and bravado about someone as great as Tillman was...He was the ultimate as a human being as a soldier and internally was strong brave. You wimps who yellow out online stand out like true yellow bellies when you leave such trash smut remarks about this american hero...lets see you do something great for the USA...or are you all hotair and nonsense? Point the finger at someone else and three come back at you..means clean up your own act FIRST then maybe you might have earned the right to speak your advise when you really have none ....get it?
US ARMY RETIRED HARD
Reply
5-07-2008 @ 6:51PM
S. Mang said...
You people are nuts.......he was killed in a firefight......plain and simple....conspiracy theorist are just that .... theorists....
Reply