Prince Harry’s speech to Pat Tillman’s mother after the famous scandal touches the soul
«The bond between a mother and son is eternal and transcends even the greatest losses,» the Duke of Sussex stated in a speech.
On Thursday, July 11, Prince Harry accepted the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPY Awards with heartfelt words.
As he approached the stage following a touching tribute by three Invictus Games alumni, Harry, 39, acknowledged the Pat Tillman Foundation, co-founded by Pat Tillman’s wife, Marie Tillman Shelton,
who was in attendance at Thursday night’s ceremony. He then paid tribute to Tillman’s mother, Mary Tillman, who had previously criticized ESPN’s decision to honor the Duke of Sussex as this year’s honoree.
«I’d want to begin by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to everyone at the Pat Tillman Foundation, lead by Marie Tillman Shenton, who I’m thrilled to have here tonight.
I’d also like to thank the Tillman family, particularly Pat’s mother, Mrs. Mary Tillman,» Harry stated. «Her advocacy for Pat’s legacy is deeply personal and one that I respect.»
«The bond between a mother and son is eternal and transcends even the greatest losses,» he added, recalling his own mother, Princess Diana, who died in a car accident when he was 12.
The Duke of Sussex, who served in the British Army for ten years and completed two deployments in Afghanistan, was honored on Thursday for his considerable services to the veteran community.
