Almaden in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Patrick Tillman

November 6, 1976 – April 22, 2004

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

1. Patrick Tillman Marker

Inscription. Pat lived in New Almaden for most of his life. He came to love it for its history and community spirit. He roamed the hills with his brothers as a kid, then hiked and trained in them as an athlete and a soldier.
Pat was a loved son, brother, husband and faithful friend. He was a voracious reader, inquisitive scholar, civic volunteer, aggressive athlete and a patriotic and selfless soldier. New Almaden and the nation lost
Patrick Tillman
in Afghanistan on
April 22, 2004
in service to his country
[The logos of each school, the Arizona Cardinals and the 75 Rangers are placed with each name.]

Greystone Elementary School • Bret Harte Middle School • Leland High School • 42 - Arizona State • 40 - Arizona Cardinals • 75 Rangers RGT

Erected by The New Almaden Community Club. (Marker Number 2007.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Afghanistan. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1777.

Location. 37° 10.451′ N, 121° 49.467′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Almaden. Marker is at the intersection of Almaden Road and Bertram Way on Almaden Road. Marker is located across from

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the entrance to the Hacienda Trailhead in Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hard Rock Miners (here, next to this marker); Site of First Mining in California (here, next to this marker); Site of First Mining Operation in California (a few steps from this marker); Site of Reduction Works (a few steps from this marker); The Bell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Vichy Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Hacienda Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hacienda Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Also see . . .
1. Pat Tillman. A detailed article on Wikipedia detailing his life, football and military careers, information on his death by friendly fire and the reported cover-up by the US Army. (Submitted on March 31, 2011.)

2. Pat Tillman. An ESPN article reporting the death of Pat Tillman and detailing his football career with Arizona State and the Arizona Cardinals. Included are tributes from his teammates. (Submitted on March 31, 2011.)

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 28, 2011

2. Patrick Tillman Marker

The marker is mounted on a granite block that was used for drilling contests by miners. The story is told on the "Nearby Marker" Hard Rock Miners.

The Group of Markers at the Intersection image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

3. The Group of Markers at the Intersection

Left: Patrick Tillman Memorial & the Hard Rock Mining marker.
Right: Site of First Mining in California marker with the Bulmore Park marker not seen on the rear of the brick base.

Patrick Tillman image. Click for full size.

4. Patrick Tillman

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,288 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.