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"I think the guy paid the ultimate price. He gave it up; you have to respect him for everything he stood for. Think people just don't do what he did, leave the NFL. He had a purpose much greater than chasing a ball around." - BRAD JOHNSON, Bucs quarterback
"Today is a very sad day. My condolences go out to Pat's family and wife. We lost a unique individual that touched the lives of many with his love for life, his toughness, his intellect, and the many unique qualities he possessed. Pat Tillman lived life to the fullest and will be remembered forever in my heart and mind." - JAKE PLUMMER, former Arizona State and Cardinals teammate
"We all talk a lot about giving up things and this guy gave up his career to pursue our freedom, our safety. You have to have the ultimate regard and respect for a man like that." - JOHN LYNCH, former Bucs safety
"Obviously, you have to think of him and think of true heroism. Here's a man who sacrificed his free-agent year, and a big contract, to join the Army Rangers and chase a dream to protect our country. If that doesn't define heroism, I don't know what does." - BRIAN KELLY, Bucs cornerback, who was born on an American base in Germany, his father is retired from the Air Force after a 22-year career
"To turn down a promising career, a great job to pursue that line of work, to fight for the very freedom and safety that allows us to play football? That's unbelievable. It's an honor to say I knew Pat, played against him and played in a league with him. We talk a lot in this league about the things people have to give up to get something, but no one gave up more than Pat. I've got nothing but the deepest respect for that." - JOE JUREVICIUS, Bucs receiver
"It's hard to put in words what this news means. That he would give up a job in America, a job that everybody would love to have, to go to fight for his country and then lose his life doing it, that's tough to deal with. I played against the guy and he was a passionate, aggressive guy who loved to play and from what I understand he put everything into his game the same way he put everything into his career with the Rangers." - KEENAN McCARDELL, Bucs receiver