A Navy SEAL is all about going into situations where few would dare to tread, facing life-threatening moments, putting his life on the line for his fellow SEALS and for his country, and all the while keeping his cool.
But as a SEAL recounted for the Ohio State football team this week how his closest friend was killed in action April 6, 2007, he teared up.
“That’s why Memorial Day is important to me,” the SEAL – still active, he wanted his name withheld for the safety of his family – told Ohio State football players Wednesday.