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TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 8:00 AM
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Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
An early morning ride of thankfulness wound up at Clemson’s Scroll of Honor. I often write about Clemson’s military history and the Scroll of Honor because I feel like we owe it to ourselves, and those who came before us, to acknowledge that beautiful history and to pay homage to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Full Story » |
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 8:30 AM
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Thank you so much David! Hope Easton is doing better! Have a wonderful day! That was great!
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Beautifully written
May 31, 2021, 8:32 AM
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thank you for the moving tribute, David.
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 8:57 AM
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Well done!
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 4:11 PM
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Thanks so much for your message of loyalty, sacrifice, devotion and service. Very inspiring. Let use never forget.
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 9:03 AM
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We're there no losses in Korea and Vietnam...??
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 12:51 PM
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Yes I know at least two football players who never came home from Naim
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No confetti, but my throat has the ache . . .
May 31, 2021, 9:09 AM
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that precedes a good cry.
Well written and Thank You David for the tribute!!! I will never again visit my beloved Clemson without a grateful heart and the wonderment of “Hearing the bells of Tillman”, possibly for my last time.
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Awesome stuff, thank you; Happy Memorial Day **
May 31, 2021, 9:09 AM
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Beautiful reminder of family members
May 31, 2021, 9:16 AM
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and friends who gave it all. Thanks!
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 9:46 AM
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Very nice David ..... and it is indeed a different feeling when thinking about the sacrifice that these Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors, and others made. “All gave some, some gave all”. It is the ones that gave “all” that we honor today.
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Just the photo gave me goosebumps... but somehow
May 31, 2021, 10:02 AM
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The last few lines were all blurry.
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Thank you for this beautiful, heartfelt tribute***
May 31, 2021, 10:28 AM
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 10:36 AM
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Thank you, David.
My annual donation to Clemson is always contributed to the maintenance and support of this special and unique memorial.
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 10:40 AM
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Thanks for the wonderful morning read David. May we all remember those who sacrificed everything for us. Not just today but every day.
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Terrific piece, David! I'm going to visit again right now!
May 31, 2021, 10:47 AM
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This is a very nice tribute by David Hood! I'm getting in my car in a few minutes to drive to the Scroll of Honor to reread it and feel the memorial.
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 11:46 AM
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Very nice piece and well-written. Thank you, and thank you to all our Vets and First Responders. 'Merica
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Praying our future, your 4 month old will carry the torch
May 31, 2021, 3:18 PM
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Thank you David, it’s a great reminder of how thankful we should be for our loved ones, the youth that will carry the future and the sacrifices those before us made so we can have freedom, faith, love and hope.
I’m thankful for all who made sacrifices so we can live in the greatest country ever and continue to live free. Our freedoms will always be challenged but remembering why we must fight to keep them is the life line for Clemson & America ????.
The best is yet to come as the great revival is upon us! I hope you all have a great Memorial Day!
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 9:26 PM
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Thank you for such a heartfelt story and for reminding us that in the rush of our daily lives, there are those who gave theirs for us and for our country.
God Bless America!
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
May 31, 2021, 10:49 PM
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Thank you for a very emotional piece of writing. I am thankful for the survival of my three older brothers who all were WW ll battle field survvers and my own survival of the Korean War.
Billy Preacher, a Clemson football player, was in the same group of officers as I who flew together to the Korean Theater. Billy gave the supreme sacrifice very soon after entering combat. Another interesting member of that group was General Patton’s son who ultimately became a General .
I think the other football player who lost his life during the Korean War was named Childers.
Rudy Anderson, a U-2 pilot and friend, was the only casualty of the Cuban Crisis. His plane was shot down while on a photographing mission.
Let’s never forget their service and sacrifice.
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Re: TNET: Thank You to those who heard the bells of Tillman one last time
Jun 1, 2021, 7:57 AM
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God bless every soul that never come back bc of fighting for what they believed in, and the ones who lost their life after being forced to fight for what they didn't believe in!!!
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