I searched the site and did not locate any discussion relative to the Pat Tillman friendly fire incident, therefore, thought perhaps interest might be generated from my short comments below.

We all know Pat Tillman was killed by other in his Ranger unit while serving in Afghanistan (Khwost Province, adjacent to Pak border). The circumstances of his death some 3 years ago (2004) remain clouded in mystery and definition.

What most know is that senior officers covered up the incident from unit level to the most senior positions in the US Army.

The question remains is WHY? Why would a senior US Army officer(s) lie to cover up what they must know would be public information as soon as the unit's members either separated or returned to the United States.

The honor code states: " I will not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those among us who do.."

If senior officers were afraid or apprehensive to recommend or demand that military metrics required most "boots on the ground" for the invasion of Iraq; and, senior US Army officer lied about how Tillman was killed-what does this say about the fabric of our leaders who are in command presently.

This one of many issues seriously challenges in-depth thought as to what is really happening to our beloved institution.

Haiti/95;Bosnia/96; Kosovo/99;Africa/2002;Afghanistan/2003;Iraq/2005