Among Heroes: A U.S. Navy SEAL's True Story of Friendship, Heroism, and the Ultimate Sacrifice

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InAmong Heroes, Webb offers eight intensely personal profiles of uncommon courage-who these men were, what they stood for, and how they came to make the ultimate sacrifice. These are men who left behind powerfully instructive examples of what it means to be alive-and what it truly means to be a hero. 'Knowing these great men-who they were, how they lived, and what they stood for-has changed my life. We can't let them be forgotten. So read about these amazing men, share their stories, and learn from them as I have. We've mourned their deaths. Let's celebrate their lives.' Brandon Webb Now from Brandon Webb, Navy SEAL sniper and New York Times bestselling author, comes his personal account of the eight friends and fellow SEALs who made the ultimate sacrifice. As a Navy SEAL, Brandon Webb rose to the top of the world's most elite sniper corps, experiencing years of punishing training and combat missions from the Persian Gulf to Afghanistan. Among the best of the best, he led the SEALs' clandestine sniper training program as course manager, instructing a new generation of the world's top snipers. Along the way, Webb served beside, trained, and supported men he came to know not just as fellow warriors, but as friends and, eventually, as heroes. Among Heroes gives his personal account of these eight extraordinary SEALs, who gave all for their comrades-and their country. Here are the true stories behind the remarkable valor and abiding humanity of those 'sheepdogs' (as they call themselves) who protect us from the wolves of the world. Of Matt 'Axe' Axelson, who perished on the Lone Survivor mission in Afghanistan. Of Chris Campbell, Heath Robinson, and JT Tumilson, who were among the thirty-eight casualties of Extortion 17, the Chinook helicopter shot down in August 2011. Of Glen Doherty, Webb's best friend for more than a decade, killed while helping secure the successful rescue and extraction of American CIA and State Department diplomats in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012; and other close friends, classmates, and fellow warriors. In Among Heroes, Webb offers eight intensely personal profiles of uncommon courage-who these men were, what they stood for, and how they came to make the ultimate sacrifice. These are men who left behind powerfully instructive examples of what it means to be alive-and what it truly means to be a hero. SEALs' Family Praise for Among Heroes 'This is more than a collection of stories about eight SEALs who gave their lives for their country. It also shows us the humanity of each of these men-the ordinary within the extraordinary, and a level of dedication and devotion we can strive to exemplify in our own lives.' Jack Scott, Father of Dave Scott 'I know now that I'm not alone in carrying Dave in my heart, my mind, my soul, and that gives me great comfort. Because, despite the enormous cavern I've carved out for him in my heart, I know it isn't enough to contain all of him; it will take more hearts than mine alone.' Kat Colvert, Widow of Dave Scott 'To his family, Matthew was always a person worthy of emulating. It's a comforting and inspiring thing for us to know that others feel the same way, too.' Donna Axelson, Mother of Matt Axelson 'Thank you, Brandon and John, for sharing Glen's story. We hope he will continue to inspire others to live large.' Katie Quigley, Sister of Glen Doherty 'I am honored that John's story, and all these great men's stories, have been preserved not only for our children and grandchildren but for future generations of all Americans.' Jackie Zinn, Widow of John Zinn 'The war has taken so much from so many of us, and making the transition from grieving Chris's death to celebrating his life has been painful process. You have blessed us by capturing the personality of the amazing man who graced our family for almost thirty-seven years.' Cindy Campbell, Sister of Chris Campbell 'Among Heroes hits the common thread among all these fine young men. Mikey wasn't a superman; he was entirely human. It's just that these guys were willing to give the last spark inside themselves to protect each other and their country, or die trying.' Michael Bearden, Sr., Father of Mike Bearden Includes Photographs

Brandon Webb is the New York Times bestselling author of The Red Circle and Benghazi: The Definitive Report. A former U.S. Navy SEAL whose last assignment was course manager for the elite SEAL sniper course, he was instrumental in developing new curricula that trained some of the most accomplished snipers of the twenty-first century. Webb has received numerous distinguished service awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation. As CEO of Force12 Media and editor of SpecialOperations.com, he runs the largest military content network on the Internet. John David Mann, who collaborated with Webb in writing The Red Circle, is an award-winning author whose titles include the New York Times bestseller Flash Foresight and the international bestseller The Go-Giver.

SEALs' Family Praise for Among Heroes "This is more than a collection of stories about eight SEALs who gave their lives for their country. It also shows us the humanity of each of these men."-Jack Scott, Father of Dave Scott "Thank you, Brandon and John, for sharing Glen's story. We hope he will continue to inspire others to live large."-Katie Quigley, Sister of Glen Doherty "I am honored that John's story, and all these great men's stories, have been preserved."-Jackie Zinn, Widow of John Zinn "You have blessed us by capturing the personality of the amazing man who graced our family for almost thirty-seven years."-Cindy Campbell, Sister of Chris Campbell