When I was seventeen years old, I saw a fellow worker die. Electrocuted. An accident.

We gathered together afterwards and assessed what had happened. Everyone was in a state of shock, forgive the pun. I had never seen anybody die in front of me.

The company sent everybody home. I remember getting in the car and plugging in an 8 track tape, and this is the song that played:



Pat Tillman (1976-2004):
4 years Arizona State University, graduated with high honors.
5 seasons National Football League player, Arizona Cardinals.
Forever United States Army Ranger.