Still taking it all in. This weekend, I had the s

Golden Retriever Life

Still taking it all in. This weekend, I had the surreal honor of announcing the 226th pick in the NFL Draft — the same pick number Pat Tillman was selected at in 1998. Pat was an NFL player who walked away from the game after 9/11 to serve in the Army, ultimately giving his life in Afghanistan. His story is a reminder of what it means to live with purpose. As a Wisconsin kid who grew up cheering for the Packers, a former Army helicopter pilot, and a proud Tillman Scholar, standing on that stage meant more than words can describe. It was a full-circle moment: about service, leadership, and living for something bigger than yourself. Forever grateful to the Pat Tillman Foundation for the opportunity and to Pat, for the example he set for all of us. @pattillmanfnd @nflinthecommunity @nfldraft @nfl @packers @steelers @usarmy #goldenretrieverlife #NFL#pattillman #TillmanScholar #NFLdraft #greenbay

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Pat Tillman Foundation

1 days ago

Thank you for representing PTF and the Tillman Scholar community! 🙌

Marcia Porcelli

1 days ago

What an honor for you. I love everything you stand for. And as the wife of a 30 year Army veteran I understand your pride in your country. Thank you for your service.

Ellen Fox

1 days ago

Wow! I didn’t realize you were a Pat Tillman scholar and what an honor for you to do the draft pick in his honor this year! Congrats! 🙌

Noah & Lincoln

1 days ago

THIS IS AMAZING!! 👏👏👏

Whiskey Toller, Amber Aquart, & Co.

1 days ago

So surreal!!!! Way to go!!

Nutella 🍫🐾

1 days ago

Wow that is sooo cool!! What an incredible experience

Socalgolden

1 days ago

What an extreme honor as Pat Tillman was a hero to our family as well and much of the world. If more of us lived like he did the world would be a better place and you and body that spirit each and every day🙏🏻