In Memory OfSOC Nicolas D. Checque

SOC Nicolas D. Checque, 28, U.S. Navy, born March 5, 1984, Killed in Action (KIA) on December 8, 2012. Checque was a SEAL with Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU/SEAL Team Six). He deployed repeatedly to Iraq and Afghanistan through a decade of war. Checque was a tough, big-hearted man who protected his family from his dangerous work. For his service, he was awarded the Navy Cross, Bronze Star w/V, and Combat Action Ribbon. Fair winds and following seas, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!