Mike Day

In 2007, US Navy SEAL Mike Day incredibly survived being shot 27 times by al-Qaeda militants in various parts of his body and was also hit by a grenade.

Despite these severe injuries, he was able to defeat all four attackers and walked away without help after waking up. For this he got a Silver Star & Purple Heart.

After serving in the Navy for 21 years, Day retired in 2010. He dedicated his post-service life to supporting veterans through his work with Wounded Warriors. Mike Day passed away in March 2023.