I was so proud of him when he postponed a multi-million dollar football career to become a Ranger. (I'm a "plank holder" of the 1st Ranger Battalion).
Not being a sports fan, I knew nothing of him before he enlisted, but once he joined "the Brotherhood" I kind of tried to keep informed. He was a hell of a guy, one that I'd have been proud to serve with. My prayers and thoughts go out to him, his family and especially his brother, who is also a Ranger.
A loss to the whole nation, not only as a member of the military, not only as a great athelete, but as a great citizen, who knew what was important, Not merely "talking the talk", but "walking the walk".
Thanks for "Leading the Way" Pat.