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Army vet who saved thousands from conflict zones dies of burn pit cancer
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- Sean Michael Lee, a 20-year Army veteran and paratrooper with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, died at age 50 from esophageal cancer linked to burn pit exposure during service.
- After his military career, Lee continued humanitarian efforts, helping evacuate thousands from Afghanistan in 2021 and delivering supplies to Ukraine in 2022, notably aiding Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall's extraction.
- Lee also supported wounded veterans through The Independence Fund and provided disaster relief during Hurricane Helene in North Carolina in 2024, living in a tent while delivering aid.
- He was recently working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under Secretary Doug Collins and was remembered by peers as a dedicated and selfless individual who embodied service beyond the battlefield.
- Lee's obituary highlights his lasting impact on countless lives, from rescued soldiers to vulnerable communities, emphasizing his lifelong commitment to helping others.
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