Seth Stone

Seth Stone (September 17, 1976 - September 30, 2017) was a former United States Navy SEAL known for his exemplary service and contributions to military operations.

Early life and education
Stone was born September 17, 1976, in Houston, Texas. His passion for serving his country led him to pursue a career in the military.

Military career
Stone enlisted in the United States Navy and successfully completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training. He demonstrated exceptional skills in various tactical operations, including marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat, and mission planning. Stone graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1999. His past assignments include Naval Special Warfare Command and the USS Gettysburg (CG-64). Stone's military training included Navy Freefall Parachutist, Basic Underwater Demolitions/SEAL, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE), Airborne, Special Operations Survival Training, Tomahawk Watch Officer, Basic Aegis Officer Console Operator, Surface Warfare Gunnery and Harpoon Officer.

Throughout his career, Stone was deployed to numerous conflict zones and participated in high-risk missions, showcasing his bravery and resilience under pressure. His service included multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, including the Battle of Ramadi in 2006.

Personal life
Stone died September 30, 2017, after his parachute failed to deploy thousands of feet in the air. Stone was 41. At the time of the incident, Commander Stone, who was assigned to Special Operations Command Pacific, was on leave. The coroner's investigation, detailed in the autopsy report, indicates that Stone had jumped from a hot-air balloon at approximately 4,000 feet altitude.

Awards
Stone's exceptional performance and leadership qualities earned him several awards and commendations including two Silver Star with Gold Star awards, Bronze Star with Valor device, Army Commendation Medal with Valor device, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and Meritorious Unit Commendation.