The Tillman Story NYT Critics' Pick

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Pat Tillman and his brother Kevin in “The Tillman Story.”
When Heroism Means Finding Truth
By STEPHEN HOLDEN
Published: August 19, 2010

What soldier, anticipating his death in combat, wouldn’t want to be remembered as a fallen hero who gave his life for his comrades? What grieving family wouldn’t accept the official account, however fraudulent, of a son or daughter’s heroism, stifle their doubts, keep their mouths shut and be content to find some comfort in the ritual honors? More