Aug. 1, 2008 - Some Gave ALL
Today is the second anniversary of the death of my cousin Marc Alan Lee, The first Navy Seal killed in
Below are some pictures and information I found on some political web sites regarding Marc’s Mother. and him.
(This is her Profile form Moving America Foward.ORG)
Her son, Marc Alan Lee, was the first Navy Seal to lose his life in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Marc, 28, was killed August 2, 2006 in a fierce firefight while on patrol against insurgents in
U.S. Navy officers told Debbie Lee that her son died after single-handedly holding off enemy fighters as his team rescued a wounded soldier from a rooftop. During the two-hour battle, Navy officials informed her that Marc Lee fired 100 rounds of ammunition against insurgents before he was killed.
(he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor & Purple heart.)
As the Portland Oregonian noted, “A Navy SEAL's everyday life would reduce most people to sobbing wrecks: extremes of heat and cold, sleep deprivation, the constant specter of danger. It is an existence of late-night phone calls and missed birthdays, while standing watch over the troubled waters of this world so that others may sleep peacefully.”
Debbie Lee has toured the nation, speaking at pro-troop rallies, and helping to organize shipments of care packages to our troops serving overseas.
She met with President Bush and pledged her commitment to use her voice to make a difference in
She appeared onstage at the 2007 Country Music Awards where Tim McGraw presented to her and other Gold Star Parents his new song, “I’m Already Home” which honors those in the
(here is part of a article she wrote. I found it fitting)
It was a warm August evening in Surprise, Arizona and a small group of friends had gathered as they regularly did on Wednesday evenings. This Wednesday was different as we were celebrating my birthday, which was a week earlier but we weren’t able to get together that week. One of my friends had given me one of the Willow Tree Angels named “Courage.” When she gave it to me she told me that it reminded her of me. She told me “To her I was a Woman of Courage.”
None of us knew at that moment how much courage would be required for me to survive that night what was about to happen that would change my life forever. As we were finishing cake and ice cream I received what would be the most devastating phone call of my life. My oldest son Kristofer, had called asking where I was and how long it would take me to get home. When I questioned why he said, “You just need to come home.” I had a sick feeling in my being and I knew what faced me ahead. I knew that when I arrived home that I would be informed that my youngest son Marc had died, being the first Navy SEAL killed in 
Remember those who paid the ultimate price for your freedom.
And keep Debbie Lee in your prayers this second anniversary of her sons death.
God Bless.
Comments
Aug. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Gratitude
Oh, wow!
I am so sorry! How devastating!
I think I remember seeing something like that on the news...
That's so sad, when I read that I honestly Almost cried. I know what its like to lose a loved one.
Thanks for adding me!
Gods Bless,
~*Mandie*~
Aug. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mariwichterself
hey! That was a really good post. I'm sure you must be very proud of your cousin!
Sorry its been a while since I've been here! I was just about to give some excuse, but I cant even think of one! I've just been forgetful! Anyway, nice talking with you!
~Mari
