★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★
Brian Hoke '96 was killed in action with ISIS militants outside Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on October 21, 2016. His friend, Nathaniel Delemarre, was also killed while attempting to come to Brian's aid.
A native of South Dakota, Brian became a SEAL in 1997. He served at SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two and SEAL Teams Three and Seven. Brian married Christy in 2008; he adopted her two boys, Sean and Stuart. Brian's daughter, Adelaide, was born in 2015.
Through his humility, sense of humor, talent, dedication and love for others, Brian became a larger than life figure who touched the souls of people from all walks of life. Most recently, Brian devoted himself to helping those from his group who had been wounded or killed, raising thousands of dollars for those who could no longer serve and those left behind.
Brian is survived by his wife, Christy; their three children, Sean, Stuart and Adelaide; his parents, Dan and Virginia; sister, Mary; brother, Dan Jr.; and their families.
Brian loved his family, his friends and his country. He gave his life protecting those he loved. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.
To Honor! ⚓
https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/BRIAN_R._HOKE