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Cpl. Patrick D. Tillman
A. Co 2d Ranger Bn. 75th Ranger Rgt
KIA 22 APRIL 2004
On April 22, 2004, Pat Tillman was fatally wounded when his Ranger unit came under fire during combat operations in southeastern Afghanistan.
If you would like to honor Pat’s memory please consider donating to the Pat Tillman Foundation @pattillmanfnd
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite Soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other Soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained Soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor.
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In 2013, U.S. Army Green Beret Nick Lavery stepped in front of machine gun fire during an insider attack in Afghanistan, saving a teammate but losing his own leg.
The burst shattered his leg and severed his femoral artery, forcing an above-the-knee amputation to save his life.
Instead of retiring, Lavery underwent more than 30 surgeries and intense rehabilitation, determined to return to duty.
By 2015, he became the first above-the-knee amputee in U.S. military history to return to active combat, later completing elite training courses and continuing his service.
Check out this photo he posted on linkedin recently (and some of the comments):
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