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Pat Tillman

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Pat Tillman, who walked away from his professional football career to join the Army Rangers, was killed in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Friday.

The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said a formal announcement was expected later in the day.

Spokesmen at the Pentagon and U.S. Army declined comment.

There were no immediate details on his death.

A military official, also speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that a soldier had been killed in action in Afghanistan Thursday, but could not confirm that the soldier was Tillman.

Some members of the Army's elite Ranger units were taking part in the hunt for al-Qaida and Taliban fighters in southeastern Afghanistan, the military official said.

Tillman played four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals before enlisting in the Army in May 2002. The safety turned down a three-year, $3.6 million deal from Arizona.

His brother, Kevin, a former minor league baseball prospect in the Cleveland Indians' organization, also joined the Rangers and served in the Middle East.


Copyright © 2004 The Associated Press


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To the family and friends of Patrick Tillman, I'm so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

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What can you say to a true HERO like Pat Tillman but THANKS, R.I.P Pat Tillman and to all Military personnel who died in service of there country