Caleb A. Nelson

por **doc_breacher** Lun 3 Oct 2011 - 10:19

Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Caleb A. Nelson, 26, of Omaha, Neb.,died after his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while conducting a combat patrol in Zabul province, Afghanistan on Oct.1. Nelson was assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit, Norfolk, Va.

por Aurus Lun 3 Oct 2011 - 10:24

Local SEAL killed in Afghanistan

Improvised explosive device

Updated: Sunday, 02 Oct 2011, 5:24 PM EDT
Published : Sunday, 02 Oct 2011, 1:38 PM EDT

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - A locally based Navy SEAL was killed Saturday in Zabul province, Afghanistan, according to a press release from the Department of Defense.

Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SEAL) Caleb Nelson, 26, was killed when the vehicle he was riding in hit an improvised explosive device, according to the Department of Defense.

Nelson, a native of Omaha, Neb., was assigned to the Naval Special Operations Warfare Unit based out of Norfolk.

"Caleb Nelson was a cherished teammate, a gifted SEAL operator, and a loving husband and father. His tireless professionalism, inspiring passion for life, and his humble and selfless service to our country made him a role model for all who knew him," said Capt. Tim Szymanski, Commander of Naval Special Warfare Group TWO in a released statement.

"We are deeply saddened by this tremendous loss and yet comforted knowing that Caleb died serving beside the people he loved. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Nelson family during this very difficult time, and we will never forget the ultimate sacrifice that Caleb made while protecting our nation and his teammates," said Capt. Szymanski.

Nelson was a highly decorated soldier and received the Bronze Star for Valor and a Purple Heart.

He is survived by his wife, two sons and his parents

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