To those who knew Petty Officer Nelson best--his parents, wife, and two sons--he will be remembered as a loving son, husband, and father. To his fellow Navy SEALs, he will be remembered as a cherished teammate and a gifted SEAL operator. To this country, he will be remembered as an embodiment of the Navy's motto: ``Not for self, but for country.''
Brad Ashford: “To those who knew Petty Officer Nelson best--his parents, wife, and two sons--he will be remembered as a loving son…”
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