devildoggraphix: 12 years ago on this day (06.28.05), 19 brave warriors gave their lives during Oper
devildoggraphix: 12 years ago on this day (06.28.05), 19 brave warriors gave their lives during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan. It was the most tragic day in Naval Special Warfare history and devastated the 160th SOAR as well. Godspeed to these brave men and their families.SEAL Team:Lt. Michael P. Murphy Petty Officer Matthew Axelson Petty Officer Second Class Danny DietzSEALs:Chief Petty Officer Jacques J. Fontan, 36, of New Orleans, Louisiana Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel R. Healy, 36, of Exeter, New Hampshire Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen, 33, of San Diego, California Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery A. Lucas, 33, of Corbett, Oregon Lt. Michael M. McGreevy, Jr., 30, of Portville, New York Petty Officer 2nd Class James E. Suh, 28, of Deerfield Beach, Florida Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey S. Taylor, 30, of Midway, West Virginia Petty Officer Second Class Eric Shane Patton, 22, of Boulder City, Nevada160th SOAR Night Stalkers:Staff Sgt. Shamus O. Goare, 29, of Danville, Ohio Chief Warrant Officer Corey J. Goodnature, 35, of Clarks Grove, Minnesota. Sgt. Kip A. Jacoby, 21, of Pompano Beach, Florida Sgt. 1st Class Marcus V. Muralles, 33, of Shelbyville, Indiana Master Sgt. James W. Ponder III, 36, of Franklin, Tennessee Maj. Stephen C. Reich, 34, of Washington Depot, Connecticut. Sgt. 1st Class Michael L. Russell, 31, of Stafford, Virginia Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach, 40, of Jacksonville, Floridahttp://devildoggraphix.com/ -- source link