Today we Honor and Remember Machinist Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Shane E. Patton who was killed in action on June 28, 2005. #NavySEALFoundation
RIP Hero. Never Forgive & Never Forget. Men Do Not Die Until They Are Forgotten. Lets NEVER forget about this Hero who fought for OUR Freedoms.
Too many good hard men have left us to watch the helm. I’m not letting them down. RIP warriors
Jim Dalton
2w
June 28 is my birthday I celebrated with my kids and grand kids. Reading this makes me realize how lucky I have been. I thank you for your post that brings a new and vivid look at your sons service. I hope you continue this post yearly.
James Hall
2w
He was on the volunteer mission to rescue the four man seal team in Kunar province, Operation Red Wings, he was in the helo that got shot down, no survivors, RIP Shane E. Patton.
Freedom is not Free. We must never forget.
Another one of our great heroes, gone but not forgotten!
James Hall
2w
Died in operation red wings, rough men fight so you can sleep safe at night. RIP warrior.
Thank you for your Service. You sacrifice your life for our Freedom. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Consultant at DLC
2wThey also lost other members of the team, the SOAR 160th, the best of the best helo pilots. Don't forget. NameAgeActionHometownNavy SEALsLT Michael P. Murphy29Part of 4-Man SEAL team, killed in an ambushPatchogue, New YorkSO2 Matthew Axelson29Cupertino, California[58]SO2 Danny Dietz25Littleton, Colorado[58]SOC Jacques J. Fontan36Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot downNew Orleans, LouisianaSOCS Daniel R. Healy36Exeter, New HampshireLCDR Erik S. Kristensen33San Diego, CaliforniaSO1 Jeffery A. Lucas33Corbett, OregonLT Michael M. McGreevy Jr.30Portville, New YorkSO2 James E. Suh28Deerfield Beach, FloridaSO1 Jeffrey S. Taylor30Midway, West VirginiaSO2 Shane E. Patton22Boulder City, NevadaArmy 160th SOAR[9]SSG Shamus O. Goare29Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot downDanville, OhioCWO3 Corey J. Goodnature35Clarks Grove, MinnesotaSGT Kip A. Jacoby21Pompano Beach, FloridaSFC Marcus V. Muralles33Shelbyville, IndianaMSG James W. Ponder III36Franklin, TennesseeMAJ Stephen C. Reich34Washington Depot, ConnecticutSFC Michael L. Russell31Stafford, VirginiaCWO4 Chris J. Scherkenbach40Jacksonville, Florida