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remembering U.S. Navy SEAL Marc Lee
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remembering U.S. Navy SEAL Marc Lee
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U.S. Navy SEAL / AO2
Marc A. Lee of Hood River, OR
U.S. Navy SEAL / AO2
Marc A. Lee of Hood River, OR
U.S. Navy SEAL / Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc A. Lee, age 28, served in Operation Iraqi Freedom
with SEAL Team 3
Killed in action (KIA) on August 2, 2006 during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq
We honor and thank US Navy SEAL Marc Lee for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others
with SEAL Team 3
Killed in action (KIA) on August 2, 2006 during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq
We honor and thank US Navy SEAL Marc Lee for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others
Marc Alan Lee
Born March 20, 1978 in Portland, OR
Known for his humor, playful antics, determination, perseverance, courage, selfless attitude, and Christian faith
Raised in Colorado (age 1-7) then moved back to Hood River, OR - where homeschooled until Junior
Born March 20, 1978 in Portland, OR
Known for his humor, playful antics, determination, perseverance, courage, selfless attitude, and Christian faith
Raised in Colorado (age 1-7) then moved back to Hood River, OR - where homeschooled until Junior
Played varsity soccer for Hood River Valley HS
Voted 2x as 'Class Clown' at Baptist Christian School and graduated in 1996
In 1997, moved to Colorado to pursue pro soccer career with Colorado Rapids, but unfortunately tore ACL
During rehab back in Oregon began researching how to become a Navy SEAL
From 1998 to 2000, played college soccer for The Master's College in CA while studying Bible & Theology and then Law
In addition to soccer, loved skiing and weightlifting
Voted 2x as 'Class Clown' at Baptist Christian School and graduated in 1996
In 1997, moved to Colorado to pursue pro soccer career with Colorado Rapids, but unfortunately tore ACL
During rehab back in Oregon began researching how to become a Navy SEAL
From 1998 to 2000, played college soccer for The Master's College in CA while studying Bible & Theology and then Law
In addition to soccer, loved skiing and weightlifting
Enlisted in Navy in 2001 to become a SEAL, but first had to complete training as an aviation ordnanceman in FL
Attended Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUDS) training - first attempt interrupted by pneumonia and pulmonary edema in 2001 and then "rang the bell" during Hell Week of second attempt and was sent back to aviation ordnanceman duties
"Hated life" during temporary assignment to dry-docked aircraft carrier, USS Eisenhower, so relentlessly pursued re-application to BUD/S
Attended Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUDS) training - first attempt interrupted by pneumonia and pulmonary edema in 2001 and then "rang the bell" during Hell Week of second attempt and was sent back to aviation ordnanceman duties
"Hated life" during temporary assignment to dry-docked aircraft carrier, USS Eisenhower, so relentlessly pursued re-application to BUD/S
In 2004, surprisingly approved to return to Coronado for SEAL training and graduated #2 in class
In May 2006, deployed to Ramadi, Iraq for combat operations with Charlie Platoon, Task Unit Bruiser, SEAL Team 3
On August 2, 2006, while clearing buildings of insurgents in Ramadi, Iraq ...
... first courageously stood up by himself two times to provide cover fire as teammates medevac'd a severely wounded teammate, SEAL Ryan Job, from a rooftop ...
... then, later, went back out to hunt down 30+ insurgent team responsible for that day's US & Iraq military casualties ...
... while carrying 100+ pounds of machinegun and equipment, took lead to clear building, ...
... his team got caught in a bad, deadly enemy line of fire, so Lee, for a third time that day, stood alone, sacrificing himself with his gun ablaze, while his team got out of the building to safety
... first courageously stood up by himself two times to provide cover fire as teammates medevac'd a severely wounded teammate, SEAL Ryan Job, from a rooftop ...
... then, later, went back out to hunt down 30+ insurgent team responsible for that day's US & Iraq military casualties ...
... while carrying 100+ pounds of machinegun and equipment, took lead to clear building, ...
... his team got caught in a bad, deadly enemy line of fire, so Lee, for a third time that day, stood alone, sacrificing himself with his gun ablaze, while his team got out of the building to safety
[ CLICK HERE for more details on the Battle of Ramadi ]
For his combat heroics, Navy SEAL Marc Lee was posthumously bestowed with the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor, and Silver Star - the 3rd highest military decoration for valor
SEAL Marc Lee was the first Navy SEAL to be KIA in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
He was buried at Fort Rosecrans Military Cemetery in San Diego, CA
Survived by wife, Maya, mother, Debbie, sister Cheryl, and brother Kris
SEAL Marc Lee was the first Navy SEAL to be KIA in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
He was buried at Fort Rosecrans Military Cemetery in San Diego, CA
Survived by wife, Maya, mother, Debbie, sister Cheryl, and brother Kris
[ Marc Lee with wife Maya ]
[ from L to R: Sister, Cheryl, Bro, Kris, and mom, Debbie ]
Inspirational Quotes about Marc Lee
[ Portrait by Michael Reagan with Fallen Heroes Project ]
""He felt strongly that people wanted him there (in Iraq). He told me how (Iraqi) people cried for our military to save them from some horrific stuff."
-Debbie Lee, mother
-Debbie Lee, mother
"SEALs rely on each other like brothers, so it is no surprise that Lee gave his life saving his brothers."
-Oregon State Rep. Greg Walden
-Oregon State Rep. Greg Walden
[ Marc Lee (center) with bro and sis ]
[ SEAL Marc Lee's military decorations according to TogetherWeServed.com ]
U.S. Navy SEAL / AO2 Marc Lee's military decorations:
(include, but may not be limited to)
Navy SEAL Trident
Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Badge, and Navy Pistol Marksmanship Badge
Navy & US Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia
(include, but may not be limited to)
Navy SEAL Trident
Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Badge, and Navy Pistol Marksmanship Badge
Navy & US Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia
[ 21-gun salute at Hood River, Oregon Memorial Ceremony for Navy SEAL Marc Lee = August 2006 ]
Content Sources
CLICK HERE to read Military Times' Honor the Fallen tribute to Marc
GO HERE to review Lee's obituary from Legacy
CLICK HERE to see Fallen Heroes Project site
GO HERE to read his Find-a-Grave tribute page
CLICK HERE to examine the nonprofit foundation, America's Mighty Warriors, dedicated to Marc Lee
GO HERE to find and review his TogetherWeServed.com site
CLICK HERE to review the IraqWarHeroes.com site for Lee
GO HERE to review Lee's obituary from Legacy
CLICK HERE to see Fallen Heroes Project site
GO HERE to read his Find-a-Grave tribute page
CLICK HERE to examine the nonprofit foundation, America's Mighty Warriors, dedicated to Marc Lee
GO HERE to find and review his TogetherWeServed.com site
CLICK HERE to review the IraqWarHeroes.com site for Lee
[ memorial photo collage by VA - Veterans Administration ]
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-Sean S. 9/9/19
-Sean S. 9/9/19
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