Today is the 12-year anniversary of the day NFL star turned Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan.
Tillman had been a star on the Arizona Cardinals when he decided to join the military after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. (SLIDESHOW: These Models Come From Great Stock)
The former linebacker, who walked away from millions when he left football, was killed by friendly fire on April 22, 2004. (SLIDESHOW: This Gorgeous Olympian Loves To Show Off Lots Of Skin)
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