We've heard a lot about the Rae Carruths and O.J. Simpsons. We're now hearing about a very different football player. I'm just heartbroken that it took Pat Tillman's death to bring mass attention to his heroism.

The former Arizona Cardinal had every reason--fame, fortune, a new wife--not to become an Army Ranger, but he became one anyway. A man who quit battling Cowboys, Raiders, and Redskins to fight al Qaeda made the ultimate sacrifice for his country last night. Thankfully, our military contains exponentially more Pat Tillmans than shirkers. RIP, Pat Tillman. We will remember you.