THE Prince Harry moved back Pat Tillman Award: an award named after an American football star and war hero killed in Afghanistan. A boy who, after the attack on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, gave up a three million pound contract to join the army. He died tragically from friendly fire. An “undeserved” recognition according to Tillman's mother, who said: “I am shocked that they chose a controversial person. There are many people who work in the veterans community and accomplish incredible things. These individuals do not have the money, resources, connections or privileges that Prince Harry has. I think these should be recognized.” A complaint accompanied by 68 thousand signatures.
Harry, who served in the British Army for 10 years, was honoured at the 2024 ESPYS – alongside Steve Gleason and Dawn Staley – for creating the Invictus Games 2014 (Multi-Sport Games for Wounded and Injured Service Members and Veterans). “The recipients have used their platforms to change the world and make it more inclusive for marginalized and hurting communities, demonstrating incredible resilience, positivity and perseverance,” said Kate Jackson, vice president of production. The prince, accompanied by his wife Meghan, accepted the award and thanked his widow TillmanMarie, and accepted what the veteran's mother, Mary, said: “The prize is theirs (Veterans, ed) and not for me. Pat's defense of her legacy is personal and I respect it. The bond between a mother and her child is eternal and transcends even the greatest losses.”
