Shop our new merch! https://milehigher.shop Sponsored By: https://stitchfix.com/milehigher https://zocdoc.com/milehigher https://rocketmoney.com/milehigher Football star Pat Tillman made headlines when he famously turned down a $3.6 million contract to continue playing with the Arizona Cardinals to join the Army Rangers following 9/11. Publicly, he gave no interviews and wanted to be treated like any other soldier. Privately, he was afraid the Bush Administration would use his recruitment and deployment as propaganda and, if he were to die, parade him down the streets- which is exactly what happened. When Pat was killed two years later by friendly fire, the highest levels of government covered up the truth of his death from even his family. His family worked tirelessly to not only learn the truth about his death but answer the question: who killed Pat Tillman? Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Who was Pat Tillman? 7:20 Pat's first call to action goes horrible 20:33 Pat falls in love with sports 23:38 2001, the year that changed everything 27:02 Answering the call of the ARMY Rangers 30:18 Rescuing Jessica Lynch 39:48 New assignment, old problems 43:27 The fateful friendly firefight 46:49 Opposing views and confusion 49:17 The immediate fallout of a conspiracy 1:05:38 General McChyrstal's beginnings of a coverup 1:08:07 The first investigation concludes 1:15:35 the repatriation ceremony 1:20:33 Second investigation, Pat's mom fights back 1:24:30 The final investigation, Pat's brother joins the fight 1:31:01 War never changes... 1:39:15 The Tillman foundation, Pat's enduring legacy 1:47:39 Prince Harry controversy 1:49:13 final thoughts & outro 1:52:50 Brad Jacobson's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1hNH4wdPjg NCMEC x Kendall Rae Donation link: https://give.missingkids.org/kendallrae Mile Higher Merch: HTTP://milehigher.shop Charity Merch for NCMEC: https://kendallrae.shop Check out our other podcasts! The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X Lights Out https://bit.ly/3n3Gaoe Planet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleep Higher Love Wellness Co https://higherlovewellness.com/ Get 10% Off by entering code: homies Higher Love Wellness IG: @higherlovewellnessco Higher Love Wellness TW: @higherlovecbd Join our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxg Join our Discord community, it’s free! https://discord.gg/hZ356G9 MHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGf Are You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?! Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58 MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88 Merch designer application: https://forms.gle/ha2ErBnv1gK4rj2Y6 You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/milehigherpod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigher Hosts: Kendall: @kendallraeonyt IG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonyt TW: https://www.twitter.com/kendallraeonyt YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplace Josh: @milehigherjosh IG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjosh TW: https://www.twitter.com/milehigherjosh Producer: Janelle: @janelle_fields_ IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fie... TW: https://www.twitter.com/janelle_fields_ Podcast sponsor inquires: adops@audioboom.com ✉ Send Us Mail & Fan Art ✉ Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112 Music By: Mile Higher Boys YT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik... The creator hosts a documentary series for educational purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with an editorial and artistic value. SOURCES CITED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6EqNY19IWM https://www.truthdig.com/articles/after-pats-birthday/ https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39954768/nfl-cardinals-tillman-afghanistan-9-11 https://theintercept.com/2017/09/28/pat-tillman-nfl-protest-death-army-disgrace/ https://www.c-span.org/video/?288974-1/after-words-jon-krakauer https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/super-bowl-pat-tillman-reactions