Heath Robinson, a US Navy SEAL, Died on August 6 of 2011 in Afghanistan

Heath Robinson, a US Navy SEAL, died on August 6 of 2011 in Afghanistan. He was a seasoned battle veteran with a long and honorable service.

As a BUD/S operator, Robinson was one of a team of 22 Navy Special Warfare Operators who responded to a call for evacuation of a high-value target. The lead operator slipped into a cabin that seemed to be empty. However, he soon found himself dragged into the darkest recess.

A cellular breakdown in the lungs ultimately led to Heath’s death. The Navy SEAL fought a three-year battle with lung cancer.

His wife, Danielle, is a strong advocate for Ohio veterans. She has been in the public eye since her husband’s death. Her introduction to the world date is under scrutiny.

When Robinson was a junior in high school, he was determined to become a SEAL. He attended A school at the top of his class. After his senior year, he joined the Navy. During his six years in the regular fleet, he served on several deployments. In addition, he earned a Bronze Star for bravery in a firefight.

While in Iraq, he contracted lung cancer. It was a battle he could not win. Instead, he was exposed to smoke from burn pits, which he believed was toxic and dangerous.

Eventually, he returned to the U.S. and completed a tour of duty with SEAL Team Seven. But his priorities changed. That’s when his career took a turn.

As he began working, he traveled to many corporations across the country. He also traveled to several Gold Star families. Many political dignitaries also came to speak to him.

Heath was also a model soldier. Two times, he was recognized by the Ohio National Guard for his outstanding service. Despite his death, he is still remembered in prayers.

Heath was a great sense of humor. He wore a saxophone as a member of Extortion 17. One of his best memories is playing with his young daughter, Brielle, who is eight. Often, his contraptions used string, tape, and cannibalisations as temporary fixes.

Several family members and friends also served in the military. There is even a museum dedicated to him. If you ever visit Petoskey, Michigan, you can check it out.

When he left the Navy, Robinson went to work in a variety of corporate settings. Throughout his career, he honed his skills with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. At the time of his death, he was a Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator.

Robinson’s family will continue to honor his memory. Flags will be lowered at campuses in Michigan. This is just a small way to remember their loved one.

Since his death, the Navy Seal community has been bolstered by many people who were motivated by his life and death. Among those are Danielle and their 8-year-old daughter, Brielle. Though Heath was killed in action, his life and death have inspired many to serve and help others.