“There are recipients that are far more fitting. There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans.'
Britain's Prince Harry presents the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award to Pittsburgh Steelers' Cameron Heyward during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 58 football game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. The San Francisco 49ers face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. On June 27, it was revealed that Prince Harry would be among the people to be honored at this year’s ESPYs. Now Pat Tillman’s mom is speaking out.
Harry, a veteran who also completed two tours in Afghanistan, is the founder of The Invictus Games, which began in 2014 and offers a competitive outlet for wounded and sick soldiers, both active duty and veterans all over the world. The resolution to honor Harry with the prestigious award was met with mixed opinions. Now, Pat Tillman’s mom, Mary, is speaking out.“There are recipients that are far more fitting. There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans,” she continued. “These individuals do not have the money, resources, connections or privilege that Prince Harry has. I feel that those types of individuals should be recognized.
Now ESPN has issued a statement, standing behind its decision to honor Harry’s service with the support of the Pat Tillman Foundation, which was founded by Pat’s widow.“ESPN, with the support of the Tillman Foundation, is honoring Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, specifically for the work of The Invictus Games Foundation as it celebrates its 10th year promoting healing through the power of sport for military service members and veterans around the world.
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