An American hero has passed away.
Richard “Dick” Marcinko, who was the first commanding officer of U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6, died on Christmas Day at the age of 81.
The news originally broke when it was tweeted by Dick’s son, Matt Marcinko, on Sunday, December 26.
Last night, Christmas evening, we lost a hero, who’s also known as The Rogue Warrior, the retired Navy SEAL commander AND the creator of SEAL Team Six, my father, Richard Marcinko. His legacy will live forever. The man has died a true legend. Rest In Peace Dad. I love you forever pic.twitter.com/QG0cG2qjoo
— Matt Marcinko (@yungspecter) December 26, 2021
Under the heartfelt message, Matt shared the last video that had been captured of Richard.
This was the latest we’ve gotten from him before his passing❤️ pic.twitter.com/IYq5YY7FKB
— Matt Marcinko (@yungspecter) December 26, 2021
Rest in peace, Dick Marcinko. America will never forget you.
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