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Posted by: Neophile 1 year, 10 months agoKevin Tillman joined the Army with his brother Pat in 2002, and they served together in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pat was killed in Afghanistan on April 22, 2004. Kevin, who was discharged in 2005, has written a powerful, must-read document.
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dr-don-from-denver
Oct. 20, 2006, 12:59 p.m.This is an awesome story from someone who should know, since he has given as much as ANY living American!
"...don't be shocked when our grandkids bury much of this generation as traitors to the nation, to the world and to humanity. Most likely, they will come to know that "somehow" was nurtured by fear, insecurity and indifference, leaving the country vulnerable to unchecked, unchallenged parasites."
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dr-don-from-denver
Oct. 21, 2006, 12:09 p.m.A member, american 1634, has chided me in a private message for stating that Kevin "... has given as much as ANY living American!"
Here is my response:
Perhaps you are right!
Cindy Sheehan has lost more - Losing a child is worse than a sibling for most!
Surviving victims of Bush's criminal war who lost a loved one and came home severely injured or are suffering from PTSD may have given more.
Beyond these examples, I can think of where you could be coming from, he served, he lost a loved one. That puts him pretty high on the list!
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mamasan
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:16 p.m.Yes he died sadly for nothing ,,,,the guys brother speaks the truth.
It is only cowardly to stay there now.
Just to save face.....
screw that noise...I say save lives.....NOW>>>>
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jordan11
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:54 p.m.And Pat had to die for all that bs.>>>>
I hope one day you recognize the shame of your words.
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donald51
Oct. 21, 2006, 10:46 a.m.Jordan, what fantasy world do you live in? Oh, I'm sorry that you relate to what Dubya said: "That's not the America I know!" At least Dubya's comment recognizes two different Americas.
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nakedtruth
Oct. 25, 2006, 12:34 a.m.Jordan, I hope one day you'll recognize the childish stupidity in YOUR words. Even a senior Bush diplomat recently acknowledged the "arrogance and stupidity" of the administration he belongs to. There were NO WMD stockpiles. There was NO connection between Al Qaeda and Saddam Hussein. And we have NOT freed the Iraqi people. All of the reason to go to war in Iraq have been at best wishfull thinking and at worst outright lies. Wake up and smell the depleted uranium. The American people have been had.
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Russencrantz
Oct. 20, 2006, 1:13 p.m.Wow, what a powerful letter.
It must be so hard to come back. Two very different worlds. I appreciate the need for a military, our strong military is part of what makes us the nation we are.
I really like how the author speaks of "giving up his voice". I understand the methodology. A soldier with dissent is an innefective soldier.
It must take a really strong person to successfully make the transition back to being an effective citizen.
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Phantom
Oct. 20, 2006, 1:32 p.m.Kevin Tillman has exposed for all to see the horrible wounds we have received by our own countrymen. A sad commentary to the current state of affairs. Hopefully the day after Pat's birthday some progress can be made to bring these traitors to justice.
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2sidestoeverything
Oct. 20, 2006, 1:40 p.m.This was a great story to bad there had to be a death involved. Kevin made a wonderful tribute for his birthday. I hope others will learn from his tragedy.
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deathray
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:02 p.m.that's a very powerful letter, it evokes some very strong feelings.
thanks neo.
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mamasan
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:11 p.m.Oh Oh oH....
This really choked me up....
What a waste of a handsome sexy man.
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mamasan
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:12 p.m.What the letter outlines is only too obvious. We need to exit Iraq now.
What a tradgedy.
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mamasan
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:15 p.m.And for me this story trumps all others today.
One human life has value!!!!!!
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The sooner we leave Iraq more lives will be saved on both sides.
What is with this admin?????
They value the Almighty Dollare and worship at the alter of cold hard cash.
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samsara15
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:26 p.m.This was a solid aricle detailing where we have gone wrong from one of the ones who paid the price. Who will listen? Slowly, slowly, the nation is realizing that they were misled by those who knew better. Deliberately misled, so Bush could have his revenge.
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mamasan
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:31 p.m.Yes they paid the price,,,but also thier families and friends.
the loss they have suffered can never be made OK.
Not by money or some stupid flag they get as a concilation prize.
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time to Cut And Run folks......
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mamasan
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:37 p.m.HAH ...Love the little picture of that weasle Rove that peeks in from the side when you read this story.
What a weasle.
How old are his kids ????
Will they be fighting is his sick wars...
No way...
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dandt1612
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:37 p.m.While reading this I wept for Pat and for Kevin, and for our soldiers the living and the dead and for our country. I prayed afterwards to God almighty to get us out of this war and to guide our leaders in the right direction. Peace
Thank You Neophile for this story
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Dobes_Rule
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:38 p.m.A wonderfully written article, albeit very tragic and sad - thank you Neophile!
mamasan - as always - I agree 100% - way past time to cut and run, but let's do it NOW, while we can still save a life or two or three hundred thousand!!!
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mamasan
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:50 p.m.YES,,,, every life is important and time is of the essence.
we must leave ASAP.
USA out of Iraq NOW!!!!!!
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LuvMerlyn4Ever
Oct. 20, 2006, 7:42 p.m.It's sounds a little too much like propaganda.
Did someone mention Fox News and friends?
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mamasan
Oct. 20, 2006, 2:56 p.m.Ah boys...
some humans actually care if other humans die.
It is called LOVE>>>>
google it.
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theido
Oct. 21, 2006, 8:42 a.m.Mamasan, sorry to assume, but i'm guessing you are not very religious, but the Bible says, "John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Religious or not, you can't really argue with that. The flip side would be to have a friend die so u don't have to. Show some respect and descency. You should be ashamed.
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dr-don-from-denver
Oct. 20, 2006, 7:08 p.m.So if YOU disagree with it, it must be phoney? Give me a break!!
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DaveOr
Oct. 21, 2006, 12:27 p.m.And the reverse is just as true Doc. Just cause its on the web doesn't mean it isn't fabricated by someone with an agenda, like so liberal democratic Bush hating, chicken sh__!
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LuvMerlyn4Ever
Oct. 20, 2006, 7:35 p.m.DocJ it's a phony letter........
Denial is not a river in Egypt. If you're for real there simply is no hope for you IMHO.
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DRK1
Oct. 20, 2006, 10:37 p.m.I expect you`ve never sreved your country in a war zone.You don`t have a clue to the meaning of his letter.Tour comment makes me very angry.
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dr-don-from-denver
Oct. 21, 2006, 6:42 a.m.It's REAL, see:
http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-veterans-against-the-iraq-war
Or:
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