Pat Tillman legacy lives on 20 years later: 'Tillman Honor Run' this weekend

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Pat Tillman legacy lives on 20 years later: 'Tillman Honor Run' this weekend
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TUCSON, Ariz. — April 22nd marks 20 years since Army Ranger and rising football star Pat Tillman died in Afghanistan due to friendly fire.

“If Pat Tillman was here," Hawthorne said."I know he would be so humbled by everyone coming together to honor his legacy.”Tucson has hosted five Honor Runs for Tillman — totaling up to 214 people who've registered throughout the years. The distance and start time both symbolize his football jersey number from Arizona State University .

“The scholarships from the Pat Tillman Foundation goes towards active duty, veterans and their spouses to continue education," said Hawthorne.

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