Pat Tillman

Patrick Daniel Tillman Jr. (November 6, 1976 – April 22, 2004) was an American professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). In May 2002, Tillman left his sports career and enlisted in the United States Army following the September 11 attacks. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Tillman's death garnered national attention when it was revealed that he was killed by friendly fire. After playing four seasons in the NFL, Tillman joined the Army Rangers and served several combat tours. On May 28, 2004, the Pentagon notified Tillman's family that he was killed by fire from his own side, leading to allegations of delayed disclosure by the Department of Defense.