Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2) is a Navy SEAL who lost his right eye during an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2012. Even after losing his eye, Crenshaw continued to serve in the military before being medically retired in 2016.

Though now a Congressman, Crenshaw has never forgotten the military veterans he knew and/or served with, some of who lost their lives fighting for their country. In a moving Memorial Day tribute, the freshman Congressman posted stories and photos of some of them, which you can read below:

Enjoy your Memorial Day and let us remember why we celebrate. We celebrate the lives of the heroes we have lost. Never Forget.

Read entire thread please.#MemorialDay2019 #MemorialDay

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Brendan Looney. Did our first deployment together at SEAL Team 3. One of the best and most respected leaders on the Team. Husband, son, and brother.

“Be Strong. Be accountable. Never complain.” pic.twitter.com/TsIuRPOkem

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Pat Feeks. One of the best JTACs out there. Best story teller I ever met (those who knew him will understand!). Loyal friend, husband, brother, and son. He always showed up when you asked him to. pic.twitter.com/p2sjVNPX8t

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Dave Warsen. All American. Spent a lot of time together on our deployment to Afghanistan. When not on missions, we’d hit the volleyball court (half sand, half rocks). Strongest guy in the platoon, and also the happiest. Truly loved and missed. pic.twitter.com/Ufq7flyzOk

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Kevin Ebbert. My roommate in BUD/S. One of the smartest, most capable, kindest SEALs I ever knew. Skilled medic, loving husband. Missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/FyKdSxf3Kx

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Brad Cavner. Cool, collected, and a great operator. Brad taught me to shoot left-handed after I lost my right eye, and spent countless hours getting my CQC skills back up to speed.

“It’s about the Brotherhood.” pic.twitter.com/a7aFMbZRD9

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Tom Fouke. My old roommate. Dear friend. The gentlest big guy I ever knew. He raised an Argentine Horned frog named Lester when we lived together. Loved life, loved Metallica. World would be a better place with him in it. pic.twitter.com/xX7z0DsFIm

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Brett Marihugh. The most motivating and entertaining guy in our BUD/S class. Told stories for hours about his time as a cop before he joined. He pretended to be a doctor so he could visit my hospital room in Afghanistan and check up on me after I got hit by an IED. pic.twitter.com/OzraXYQDp4

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

Charles Keating IV. “Chuck Heavy”. His laugh was contagious. Life of the party.

He was killed placing himself in danger so that his Team wouldn’t have to. Navy Cross recipient. Epic hero, husband, son, brother. pic.twitter.com/uFj0ROOnSb

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) May 27, 2019

On this Memorial Day and ever day, may God be with their families and all military families who lost loved ones who were serving their country.

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