We are deeply saddened by the passing of Douglas “Mike” Day, a true American hero and a highly decorated Navy SEAL. Day’s incredible bravery and unwavering commitment to duty in the face of unimaginable adversity exemplify the very best of the U.S. Navy.
We offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow service members, and we thank him for his selfless service to our country.
May he rest in peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire us all.Mike Day, a highly decorated Navy SEAL who survived being shot 27 times in Iraq in 2007, passed away on March 27, 2023 according to press reports.
More About Mike Day
During a raid against an al Qaeda cell in Fallujah, Day was shot multiple times but managed to shoot and kill two of the terrorists.
He directed his team to guard a group of women and children found in the building and used the radio of a fellow SEAL who was killed during the raid to make contact with the rest of his team. Day was eventually evacuated from the battlefield and later retired from the Navy in 2010.
He went on to work as an advocate for wounded military veterans and wrote an autobiography, “Perfectly Wounded,” which was published in 2020. Available at bookstores everywhere.
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