Star Group Veterans Helping Veterans congratulates Copperas Cove's own Charles Tillman of the Chicago Bears on his nomination as the NFL and USAA - 2012 Salute to Service Award nominee.
The NFL and the USAA, the league's official Military Appreciation Sponsor, are continuing the annual Salute to Service Award, which recognizes NFL players, alumni, coaches, owners, executives and front-office staff who demonstrate an exemplary commitment to honoring and supporting the military community.
Charles Tillman, Chicago Bears Defensive Back
As a member of a military family himself, Tillman understands the importance of giving back to those who serve our country. To show his appreciation, he conducts youth football camps for children of military parents, visits hospitals on U.S. military bases and, during his bye week, flew to Fort Hood, Texas, to donate Charles' Locker to the hospital.
Charles' Locker provides children and families with the access to notebook computers, DVD players, digital cameras and MP3 players while undergoing recovery and treatment. He also signed autographs and visited with patients during his visit.
In the spring of 2012, after reaching out to General Raymond Odierno, Tillman attended an eight-day USO tour to Iraq and Kuwait to visit troops at Camp Victory and Camp Buehring. During their eight-day tour, Tillman flew into Joint Base Balad, Iraq, for a meet-and-greet with service members, signed photos and sports memorabilia and shared dinner with the troops. Tillman's youth mentor, Master Sgt. Curtis Pitts; his wife, Sgt. 1st Class Tamla Pitts; and Tillman's uncle, Sgt. 1st Class Shaun Silas, all were in attendance.
Article/Information Source National Football League .... Published: Nov. 2, 2012 at 08:53 p.m