National Football League

America remembers Pat Tillman on 13th anniversary of his death

Published Apr. 22, 2017 8:11 p.m. ET

Barry Werner

Pat Tillman lost his life serving the United States 13 years ago on April 22, 2004.

The former Arizona State and Arizona Cardinal star was an Army Ranger and died in the mountains of Afghanistan of what was found to be friendly fire.

After his death, Tillman was awarded a Silver Star and Purple Heart.

America remembered Tillman on the anniversary.

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