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It is rare in this day and age that a professional athlete would turn down a $3.6 million dollar contract for a contract of 18,000 a year in order to serve and protect his country. Pat Tillman, former Arizona Cardinals defensive back, was killed in Afghanistan. While one soldiers life does not have more importance than any other ones, Tillman set an example of selflessness and sacrifice for our whole country. He sacrificed a lifestyle that many people only dream about. It was a tough and honorable decision that he made last year when joining the Rangers. Mark Schlereth of ESPN.com says it best,

"I never played football with or against Pat Tillman and I didn't know him, but I wish I had. Simply put, he was an American hero. He had the courage of his convictions to walk away from the money, prestige, celebrity and fame that an NFL career offers. To do that takes incredible amounts of integrity and heroism.

Tillman made the ultimate sacrifice so that the people of this country could be protected. He should be honored by Arizona State University, the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL. I regret that I didn't know this amazing human being."