Sad Day for SEALs

By Bull Nav

When I hear of a SEAL being killed in combat, I don't ever get the impression it was something easy (read Lone Survivor - you will understand what I am talking about).

Today, I came across this report:

Chief Petty Officer Michael E. Koch, 29,of State College, Pa., and Chief Petty Officer Nathan H. Hardy, 29, of Durham, N.H., died Feb. 4, from wounds suffered from small arms fire during combat operations in Iraq.

From the Virginian Pilot:

Hardy, of Durham, N.H., is survived by his parents, wife and a seven-month old son. Koch, of State College, Penn., leaves behind his parents and a fiancee. The sailors' commanding officer said the men "were extraordinary brave SEALs, honored teammates and great Americans."

Both had previously received Bronze Stars in addition to other awards.

I offer my condolences to their families while at the same time I thank God we have such men.

February 5, 2008 04:12 PM Navy ~ News From Iraq

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sad day-thanks for those like them and rip :(

mindy abraham · February 5, 2008 07:40 PM

Perhaps even sadder:
http://www.wreg.com/Global/story.asp?S=7806588

Navy officials are investigating the death of 22 year-old Navy SEAL Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Ghane Jr. of Las Vegas, NV.
...
Wednesday afternoon, the San Diego based SEAL was killed by a single bullet during close-quarter combat that used live rounds. By all accounts, a death of a Navy SEAL during live-fire training is rare.

SSG Jeff (USAR) · February 6, 2008 11:44 AM