Veteran Paratrooper Who Aided Fox News Reporter Passes Away at 50
WHO:
Fox News - Steven Rozina, deputy COO of the Independence Fund, honored Sean Michael Lee's life and legacy.
NY Post - Sean Michael Lee, an Army veteran paratrooper.
Fox News - Sean Michael Lee, an Army veteran paratrooper.
WHAT:
Fox News - Lee had more than 20 years of military experience, including service as a paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division.
Fox News - Lee helped set up aid stations and supply lines in Poland after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Fox News - Lee was involved in rescue efforts for Fox News reporter Benjamin Hall after he was injured in Ukraine.
NY Post - Sean Michael Lee passed away at the age of 50.
Fox News - Lee's cancer was linked to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
NY Post - Lee worked with the nonprofit group Save Our Allies to help evacuate thousands during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
WHERE:
NY Post - Iraq and Afghanistan, where Lee deployed as a paratrooper.
WHY:
Fox News - Lee's cancer was attributed to exposure to burn pits during his service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
HOW:
Fox News - Lee coordinated a rescue operation from Poland via Save Our Allies to bring Benjamin Hall home after a Russian attack.
Fox News - After Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, Lee traveled to the mountains to help set up aid and rebuild homes.
NY Post - Lee aided in the evacuation efforts during the withdrawal from Afghanistan as part of his work with Save Our Allies.
(UPDATED September 16, 2026 18:01 UTC)
Steven Rozina, the deputy COO of the Independence Fund, recently honored the life and legacy of Sean Michael Lee, who dedicated over 20 years to military service, including as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. Lee played a crucial role in setting up aid stations and supply lines in Poland following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and he coordinated a rescue operation to bring Fox News reporter Benjamin Hall home after he was injured there. Additionally, after Hurricane Helene caused devastation in North Carolina, Lee traveled to the mountains to assist with aid efforts and help rebuild homes.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 11:59 UTC)
Sean Michael Lee, an Army veteran paratrooper, has passed away at the age of 50, with his cancer linked to exposure to burn pits during his service in Iraq and Afghanistan. During the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, Lee worked with the nonprofit group Save Our Allies, helping to evacuate thousands of individuals. His dedication to service and the sacrifices he made for his country will be remembered by many.