Shane Patton U.S Navy SEAL

Miss you bro!

2012-01-20T02:31:00.000-08:00

I love and miss my brother every day of my life. It will never be the same.

Patton Field

2011-07-07T02:50:00.000-07:00

A baseball field in Boulder City, Nevada. The field is dedicated to Shane.

6 years ago: June 28, 2005

2011-06-29T01:39:00.000-07:00

"Shane was killed 6 years ago today" were the words of a text my Dad sent. At first, all I saw was the word "killed". As soon as I read that word a hot flash went over my body thinking he was telling me someone else had died. It only lasted a few seconds till I could comprehend what I was reading. That feeling reminded me so much of the day I found out.

I remember watching the news about a helicopter that had
crashed carrying Navy SEALs. It was the morning of June 28. My dad was seeing the same thing and we called each other to talk about it. "Dad are you seeing this?" I asked. His answer, "Yes, ... It doesn't sound good." I sent Shane probably 15 emails asking him if he was okay. "Shane I'm seeing on the news a helicopter went down carrying SEALs. Are you okay?" No response. Every part of me wanted to believe that he was okay, but deep down I had a bad feeling. I kind of knew this sounded too exact to where he was stationed and what he was doing.

Throughout the day I kept checking my email hoping to see a reply from Shane. There was none. Later that night my Dad called. His words were "Jimmy, you'd better get down here. The Navy is here." After hearing those words I felt like time had stopped. My response was pure anger. I knew it. I knew that feeling I had deep inside was right. I just didn't want to believe it. "Are you fucking kidding me? Are you fucking kidding me? FUCK!" I don't know why my response was so filled with anger, but it just was.

My wife and I drove into Boulder City. Straight to my Dad's house. I don't really remember the drive, just the very moment I stepped out of my truck. I remember it was dark and quiet. I could see the front door. I was afraid to go in. It was as if each step meant I was getting closer and closer to reality. As I walked inside, the first faces I saw were the two men from the Navy. They both looked right at me, but I looked away as quickly as I saw them. I kind of felt like they were the devil. Here were these two guys in my Dad's home telling us that Shane was dead. I hated them! I turned and saw my Dad standing in the middle of the living room and my two other brother's, Chase and Dean. Both of them were sitting on the couch with tears rolling down their faces. I went over and hugged my Dad. "What happened?" I asked. The devil responded...

This is what I remember of June 28, 2005. What an unforgiving day for my whole family. I have to remember too that there were other families just like us who were hearing the exact same news on that exact same day. My heart goes out to all of them. We got a chance to meat some of them when the Navy held a ceremony for the fallen SEALs. I remember seeing some of the little children, so small they might not have really even known what was going on at the time. That they would never again see their father. I've never experienced so much pain. As for the devil, I know they weren't evil. They were just doing their job which is obviously a very hard one to do. I respect all of our military. Without them, we wouldn't have a United States of America. I love my family more than anything in the world, and I know Shane is up in Heaven with Jesus looking down on us. Waiting to see us all again. Until then, Shane, I love you.

Shell still in the air...

2009-12-12T05:08:00.000-08:00

Click this picture to see it large and notice the shell is still in mid-air.

Shane's Truck

2009-12-12T04:54:00.000-08:00

And here is Shane's truck.

Shane's Style

2009-12-12T02:28:00.000-08:00

Here is Shane's 1964 VW Beetle. Shane lived in Hawaii and drove this awesome car.

Eric Patton?

2009-12-08T02:18:00.000-08:00

There are a lot of web sites that are incorrectly naming Shane, "Eric Patton". For the record, his name is SHANE ERIC PATTON. Just thought I'd clear that up...

Shane's Myspace Page

2009-09-23T15:08:00.000-07:00

Last login was the day before he gave his life. shanes myspace link

Good Lookin' Out

2009-09-23T04:18:00.001-07:00

http://www.derekadams.net/index.cfm?searchFor=shane+patton

Above is a link to a blog written by a guy named Derek Adams. He was able to find someone impersonating Shane and he took care of it. There is only one Shane Patton! Good lookin' out Derek. Just thought I'd say thanks...

Official Shane Patton INFO

Who is Shane Patton ?

2007-06-17T16:31:00.000-07:00

His name is Shane Eric Patton. Son of James J. Patton and Valerie A. Berdeski. Shane was a U.S. Navy SEAL. He was killed in action in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005 and was 22 years old. On that day he was called into action when four of his fellow teammates were under attack and outnumbered by 120. Shane and other brave SEALs jumped into a helicopter to go get them. When they arrived they started to descend to let the seals out. Right at that moment the helicopter was shot down by an RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade). It was the biggest loss the Seals have had in a long time.

There has been a book recently published called "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell. Marcus is the only one who survived on that mountain. He was one of the four that called for help. Let's thank GOD
that we have at least one surviveor who was able to tell the story.

I can tell you this much about Shane; He loved what he did and was very good at it. He believed in this country and was willing to die for it, and he did. He paid the ultimate price for my freedom, for your freedom, and everyone else in America. Remember to support America's troops, they need it!

I think Shane said it best:

"I'm proud to be an American. Freedom isn't free, so don't take it for granted. And if you're one of those people that doesn't appreciate what the military does for our country, then GET THE FUCK OUT!! we don't need ya bringing us down."

Here is a little paragraph that Shane wrote on the "about me" section of his myspace account.

About me:

The name is Shane. I'm usually so sweat and humble, and I'd spill my heart for you. I'd pretty much whip your ass at anything you do. I'm usually always the one to pull through, even if you don't. If I say I'll be there, then I'll be there. If I say I'll call, then I'll call. Loyal dedication. I'm not fake like most people, and only seen at the tip of the iceberg. Sneaky. Quiet. Smart-ass. Clean or dirty, which ever you prefer. Hate popcorn. love sushi. drink coffee daily. rock out hourly. great sense of humor. I'll make you laugh. no drama. no attachments. i wear a smile on my face. never get pissed. this feels like a job application. i talk to strangers. drool when i sleep. sleep naked. usually shave everything. workout daily. drink on weekends. my family rocks. my dad can beat up your dad. love adrenaline rushes. work hard for what I've got. worked harder for where I am. worked the hardest for what I've done and seen, where I've been and where I'm going. I ain't scared to send a message to somebody I don't know. That's probably how you're reading this in the first place.