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July 4th Tribute To Navy SEAL Matt Axelson: Lost Hero

by Brandon Webb · July 4, 2012 · Posted In: NSWC

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Brandon Webb is a former U.S. Navy SEAL with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and elsewhere in the Middle East. His last tour in the SEAL Teams was as the Course Manager for the US Navy SEAL Sniper program, arguably one of the most difficult sniper courses in the world. He was formerly a contributing editor for Military.com, and currently the Editor-in-Chief of SOFREP.com. Brandon is regularly featured in the media as a subject matter expert on military affairs. An avid writer, his last two books (The Red Circle, & Benghazi: The Definitive Report) both hit the New York Times best seller list, and his writing has been featured in print, and digital media worldwide. You can follow him on Twitter @BrandontWebb

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mbuckley52

Since I drive a ways to work (40 miles) i listen to audiobooks, as i listened to this, it made me want to cry for these BRAVE men. doing a crap job that they love. It should be read by Everyone that believes in America and taught in schools.

God bless them all, Living and deceased

Sgt B

SEAN SPOONTS

Wow. This is a really great idea. Im really looking forward to seeing this. When this country loses a guy like Axelson I can't help but lament their future contribution to our country. We've lost these good men not only in the present but also in their contribution in the future as husbands, fathers and citizens who know what it takes to defend freedom and this country.

MarkFields

Lone Survivor just bought the Book and my next read - VERY SAD -

Tango9 moderator

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Reading Lone Survivor. I had to put that book down on a 2-page basis once the shootin started. Reading Marcus' account of Axelson's fate, and Murphy's... was literally word-by-word.

Once I got done... the wife read the book and I could tell by the pages where she was and brought in tissues before she hit the hard parts. She asked: "what are you doing?" "you'll see. trust me."

IronMike76

Fair skies and following seas...

Tango9 moderator

I'll never forget.

PatrickM

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I have prayed for the families since the 28th of june..So very sad..I mark the days Of OPERATION RED WINGS every year.AS NEVER FORGET DAYS..

BillyAllmon

@SOFREP @itswrigley He's not lost! He went ahead to prepare a place for the rest of us!

itswrigley

@BillyAllmon John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?

BillyAllmon

@itswrigley That's right! He's just making sure that my room has a view of hell, where Osama Bin Laden is.

BillyAllmon

@itswrigley I thank you for your kind thoughts, but most of us in the SEALs feel as I do.

itswrigley

@BillyAllmon You, sir are very humble.... and gracious.

BillyAllmon

@itswrigley Sacrifice? A single parent sacrifices more than I, a person giving everything they have for another sacrifices more than I….

BillyAllmon

@itswrigley No… Brave is getting up everyday to provide for your family, to raise your children properly, to tell the truth and admit wrong!

itswrigley

@BillyAllmon You are different. You are braver and sacrifice more.

BillyAllmon

@itswrigley @USNavy We are no different than most people, We love God, family, our country and close friends. We thrive on a challenge.

itswrigley

@BillyAllmon I'm always in awe of our @USNavy SEALs. I wish I had stronger determination. Still struggling with swimming.

Rx4Nails

@BillyAllmon Happy 4th, and THANK YOU for your service.

BillyAllmon

@Rx4Nails Thank YOU for your support!

Rx4Nails

@BillyAllmon True that. It's difficult to wonder if this or that would have been right even years after.

BillyAllmon

@Rx4Nails Sometimes It is more important to know your responsibilities in life and to follow your heart….

Rx4Nails

@BillyAllmon YW, Wish it was more than support...maybe someday!

StormR

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I have no words - just tears for the loss.

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HugeFan moderator

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@Matt2 I feel sadness, great melancholy followed by by instantaneous anger and indignation. Sometimes I want to turn that place into a glass parking lot. It solves nothing but the idea of it helps the anger and rage subside. Cindy should be with Matt right now.

HugeFan moderator

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@Matt2 Meaning that he should be alive. I apologize that last sentence was far too ambiguous. Matt Axelson, Danny Dietz and Michael Murphy should be home right now enjoying the very lifestyle that they gave up so that I may have it. It is times like this that one doesn't feel worthy...

seancul55

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Lone Survivor was a huge eye opener for me in it scratched the surface into what takes to be one of America's best. Reading about how Axe fought to the end, even after being blinded, blown up by an RPG, and with only his sidearm to the very end... inspiring. RIP to your Brother. On another note, Ranger Medic Jonathan Peney would be a good one to focus on for your series/book as well. He passed exposed on a rooftop trying to save a fellow Ranger in Kandahar Province. Not too many more selfless acts than that. And to finish off on a happy thought, Happy 4th everyone!

LauraWalkerKC moderator

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Words fail. Love to you Cindy xoxo

Mitra

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Axe is definitely a hero and great man. I'll will never forget these after reading Lone Survivor. I look forward to the new series so we can all learn more about these heroes.

HonorThem

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TheUltimateRobDarken

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boogereaters be damned, they got lucky to take down a seal

HugeFan moderator

@TheUltimateRobDarken 200 on 4. I believe that I am recalling that correctly... Yeah, the Tali were very fortunate indeed. If the QRF had been able to make it and CAS had been readily available, we wouldn't be talking about this right now.

TheUltimateRobDarken

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@HugeFan I get real pissed when I see people acting like fucking booger eaters

mbuckley52

@TheUltimateRobDarken @HugeFan

you mean like the politicans in washington?

@BrandonTWebb Axelson was an amazing man... The best of US.

Old PH2 moderator

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There is something mystical, spiritual, otherworldly, about the sea. Those of us that have lived on the ocean have been touched by this. Two minutes in, I had to stop the video. Mat had the love of a good woman, the love and respect of his SEAL team brothers, and he has my appreciation. We live our days, loving our families, working our jobs, buying our toys. Every day, I personally thank God that I'm alive, and that such men have lived before me. May you be blessed, never forget.

I think I can hear a bosun's call

HugeFan moderator

@Old PH2 That was nice man.

Dutch

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From all the insomniacs around the community, thanks for the post BW. No doubt Axe was a total badass, sorry to say I didn't get the chance to know him. Rest in peace brother, your fights over, we got it from here.

dm8471

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You team guys sure know how to make your time on this Earth count.

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