Pat Tillman still inspiring millions 22 years after his death in Afghanistan

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Pat Tillman lived his life moving forward, delivering huge hits on the football field, chasing knowledge, reaching out to those who most need help, meeting challenges instead of backing away.Tillman's ideals, the ability to recognize something bigger than himself, still resonate 22 years after his death, a legacy pushing ahead in the millions of people he inspired.“I believe Pat impacted people because he lived his life to its fullest, always setting goals for himself and working hard to attain them,” said Mary Tillman, Pat's mother. “Pat made mistakes, but he tried to learn from them. He was harder on himself than he was on other people. He was kind and respectful to people he met, and he didn’t take for granted the people who put effort into him.”Tillman's 50th birthday was Friday. It's impossible, perhaps even unfair, to project what his life would have been like had he not been killed by friendly fire serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan.We can only peer bac