The popularity rating of prince Harry is not going to go up with this new affair which is causing a stir across the Atlantic. Meghan Markle’s husband is going to receive a distinction rewarding his work in favor of veterans. But clearly this choice is not to everyone’s taste and many are crying foul scandal.
The mention of his name has caused a real outcry in Uncle Sam’s country. Indeed, the father of Archie and Lilibet is going to be distinguished by the prix Pat Tillman Award for Service. The award is named in honor of a soldier who died in combat in Afghanistan in 2004. It is presented annually to personalities or anonymous people who have taken actions deemed exceptional in connection with the field of sport.
The decision to award Prince Harry the prize is not to everyone’s taste
The news was announced by the EPSN television network, a partner of the Patt Tillman Foundation. “ESPN, with the support of the Tillman Foundation, is making tribute to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in particular for the work of the Games Foundation Invictuswhich is celebrating its 10th year of promoting healing through power of sport for military personnel and veterans around the world.”officials said in a statement.
A decision that surprised many anonymous people who did not hesitate to launch a petition. The latter has already collected more than 10,000 signatures and some have made their own comments. “Pat Tillman sacrificed his life for his duty and his country! Harry walked away from his duty and his country and spat about his commander-in-chief, his country, his duty and his family as he leaves. All for a Hollywood dream! I am appalledas an American, that you give her this award. She doesn’t mean anything anymore !”, wrote one signatory.
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He is far from being the only one to think the same thing, as evidenced by this other statement made online.There are other good people more deserving. It’s a slap“. And even the mother The war hero’s opinion did not understand the choice. While she claims not to have been consulted, she says more about what she thinks of Prince Harry in an interview with the British newspaper The Daily Mail.
She believes that it is an individual “controversial and a source of division.” Mary Tillman isn’t exactly on board with the award named after her son going to Meghan Markle’s husband. “There are beneficiaries who are much more suitable. There are people who work in the veteran community and who do things great to help veterans.”she said.
Prince Harry will receive his award on July 11th.
She then added: “These people do not have the money, resources, connections or privileges that Prince Harry has. I think these people should be recognized.“But clearly, EPSN has no intention of reversing the decision despite the controversy. “Although we understand that not everyone is disagree With all winners selected for an award, the Invictus Games Foundation is making a amazing work and ESPN believes it’s a cause worth celebrating.”the media outlet said.
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It’s next July 11th on the occasion of a prestigious ceremony in Los Angeles that Prince Harry will receive his award. If Pat Tillman is so well known in the United States, it is because before being a soldier, he was a football player American professional. Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, he walked away from a multi-million dollar contract and joined the Army. He eventually died in an ambush in Afghanistan, shot down by mistake by members of his unit who thought they were dealing with an enemy.
