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

Pat Tillman died in Afghanistan by friendly fire while serving as an Army Ranger, 22 years before this article was written.

Tillman left a lucrative NFL contract and his new bride to join the military after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

The Pat Tillman Foundation, co-founded by his widow Marie, created the Tillman Scholars program in 2008 to bridge gaps in the GI Bill.

Pat's Run, a 4.2-mile run/walk named for his ASU jersey number 42, now draws 30,000 people annually plus 30-plus satellite runs.

Sept. 11, 2001: Tillman leaves his NFL contract and new bride to join the Army after the terrorist attacks. · 2004: Tillman is killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan; friends and family hold the first Pat's Run in his honor, drawing 5,000 people. · After 2004: Tillman's widow, Marie, co-founds the Pat Tillman Foundation. · 2006: The Arizona Cardinals erect an eight-foot statue of Tillman near State Farm Stadium. · 2008: The foundation creates the Tillman Scholars program. · Nov. 10, 2015: Tillman Bruce Okrepkie is born, named after Pat Tillman.

22 years · 5,000 people · 30,000 people · 4.2 miles · 1,000 Tillman Scholars

Katherine Steele said the foundation never tries to speak for what Tillman would have done, since they don't know.