Four Pat Tillman Foundation Scholars will serve as honorary coin toss captains at Super Bowl LVII on Sunday.
The four honorary captains – military spouse and Ed.D. candidate Fabersha Flynt. U.S. Army veteran and filmmaker Robert Ham, U.S. Army reservist and developmental psychologist Dr. HyeJung Park and U.S. Air Force veteran and physician technologist Dave Prakash will take part in the official on-field coin toss ceremony.
All four Tillman Scholars were selected for their dedication and vision to create a better tomorrow, as well as the sacrifices they made for the nation, according to an NFL release.
“Pat Tillman made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and we are committed to ensuring that his life and legacy are forever honored and celebrated across the entire NFL family,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “Pat loved football, but most importantly, he was grounded in service to others and making a difference in this world.”
Tillman, who was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 7th round of the 1998 NFL Draft after playing at Arizona State University, placed his NFL career on hold to enlist in the U.S. Army for a three-year term following the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Tillman was killed on April 22, 2004, while serving in Afghanistan in a friendly fire incident. Tilman was piteously awarded the Silver Star.
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Tillman’s family and friends began the foundation to carry forward his legacy by giving military service members, veterans and spouses who embody his values of educational support, leadership development, and a supportive community of mentors and peers to help them grow into the next generation of leaders, no matter how they choose to serve.
The NFL partners with the Pat Tillman Foundation, which provides more than $24 million in academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development, and community to more than 800 Tillman Scholars.
The four Tillman scholars were surprised with their selection as an Honorary Captain by Cardinals legend J.J. Watt.
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