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http://www.aztrib.com/index.php?sty=20582

In death, Tillman’s life is being celebrated. But if Tillman could hear the tributes and see the tears, he’d roll his eyes, shake his head and say, incredulously, "Dude, you have to be kidding."

He could have turned his enlistment into cheap publicity, signed book and movie deals. He was besieged with interview requests, from Larry King to Time magazine. I, too, made a request, which was relayed by Tammaro. "Dude," Tillman said, "tell Scott I like him, but I’m not talking to anybody."

Tillman would have laughed at the fuss being made over his death. ASU and the Cardinals will retire his number. A college scholarship will be set up in his name. The plaza around the new Cardinals stadium in Glendale will be called Pat Tillman Freedom Plaza. Flags at ASU were flown at half-staff Friday.

You’ll have to forgive us, dude.

We’re saluting a hero.