Past recipients of the Pat Tillman Award shared support for Prince Harry after ESPN faced backlash for giving him the honor
Past recipients of the Pat Tillman Award for Service are rallying around Prince Harry after ESPN faced backlash for honoring him at the upcoming 2024 ESPY Awards.
Israel Del Toro Jr., who received the Tillman Award in 2017, also spoke to TMZ in support of Harry, saying that the prince’s work with veterans makes him a “worthy recipient” of the honor. Del Toro is an Air Force master sergeant who was wounded in 2005 while serving in Afghanistan, where Harry also served two tours of duty.
Last year, the honor went to the Buffalo Bills training staff for their efforts to save Damar Hamlin’s life after he suffered cardiac arrest on the field during a game. Harry is being recognized for his work as cofounder of the Invictus Games, a multisport event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women.Days after Harry was announced as this year’s winner, Pat’s mother, Mary Tillman, slammed ESPN’s decision to honor the royal.
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