General Warned Bush Not To Promote Tillman Death

General Warned Bush Not To Promote Tillman Death

Just seven days after Pat Tillman's death, a top general warned there were strong indications that it was friendly fire and President Bush might embarrass himself if he said the NFL star-turned-soldier died in an ambush, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.

It was not until a month afterward that the
Pentagon told the public and grieving family members the truth -- that Tillman was mistakenly killed in
Afghanistan by his comrades.

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