Marie Tillman, Widow of Army Ranger and NFL Star, to Speak at CFH's Annual Luncheon
Marie Tillman knows that life has a tendency to change in an instant. In 2002, she and her husband, Pat, were enjoying life as newlyweds. At the same time, Pat's career as an NFL safety was taking off.
Shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks, Pat turned down a multi-million dollar contract with the Arizona Cardinals to become an Army Ranger. He served several tours of duty before he was killed during a friendly fire incident in Afghanistan in 2004.
Tillman will discuss how she found the strength to rebuild her life and become an outspoken advocate for veteran affairs at the 2012 Center for HOPE Annual Luncheon. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 8 at 11 a.m. at the Country Club of Darien.
In her forthcoming book, "The Letter: My Journey Through Love, Loss & Live", Tillman recounts how one of Pat's final letters helped her overcome the tremendous grief surrounding his untimely death. In 2004, Tillman established the Pat Tillman Foundation, an organization dedicated to assisting veterans and military spouses through education and community.
All proceeds will benefit the Center for HOPE and The Den for Grieving Kids, Family Centers' programs offering critical illness and bereavement support to residents of lower Fairfield County. For ticket information or sponsorship opportunities, visit http://www.familycenters.org/ or contact Aleksa Lazarewicz at 203-869-4848.
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