Prince Harry Addresses Pat Tillman’s Mom While Accepting Award at the ESPYs
Prince Harry receives the Pat Tillman Award For Service at the ESPY awards on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Looking on are Kirstie Ennis, Israel Del Toro, and Elizabeth Marks, right. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Charlotte Observer | By Sara Vallone
Published July 12, 2025 at 12:46pm ET
Prince Harry addressed Pat Tillman’s mom while accepting the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the ESPYs on July 11.
After ESPN and the Pat Tillman Foundation made the decision to honor Prince Harry with the award, Tillman’s mom, who is not involved in the foundation, spoke out against Harry receiving the honor.
During his acceptance speech, Harry responded to Mary Tillman’s statement, as he remembered his own mother, Princess Diana, as well. “I’d like to begin by expressing my deepest gratitude to everyone at the Pat Tillman Foundation.
“I’d also like to acknowledge the Tillman family, especially Mrs. Mary Tillman, Pat’s mother. Her advocacy for Pat’s legacy is deeply personal and one that I respect,” he said while on stage with his wife, Meghan Markle, watching from the audience. “The bond between a mother and son is eternal and transcends even the greatest losses.”
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/07/12/prince-harry-addresses-pat-tillmans-mom-while-accepting-award-espys.html
