They called themselves Seawolves . . . The men of SEALs, PBRs, and SF called them saviors . . . Created in 1967, the HAL-3 helicopter squadron--aka Seawolves--provided quick-reaction close air support to SEALs, PBR River Rats, and Special Forces advisers and their troops. During the five years of the unit's existence, the seven detachments of Seawolves amassed stunning statistics: 78,000 missions, 8,200 enemy kills, 8,700 sampans sunk, and 9,500 structures destroyed. These 200 men collected a total of 17,339 medals. This is the story of one of those men. . . . Taking enemy fire while braced against the rocket pod of a Huey gunship and shooting an M-60 freehand in 110 mph winds was just part of Dan Kelly's job in Vietnam. As a gunner in the all-volunteer Seawolves, he served with distinction until three bullets bought him a trip home. Here is his amazing story of the Seawolves--a harrowing tale of unsung heroism and undaunted courage in combat. They called themselves Seawolves . . . The men of SEALs, PBRs, and SF called them saviors . . . Created in 1967, the HAL-3 helicopter squadron--aka Seawolves--provided quick-reaction close air support to SEALs, PBR River Rats, and Special Forces advisers and their troops. During the five years of the unit's existence, the seven detachments of Seawolves amassed stunning statistics: 78,000 missions, 8,200 enemy kills, 8,700 sampans sunk, and 9,500 structures destroyed. These 200 men collected a total of 17,339 medals. This is the story of one of those men. . . . Taking enemy fire while braced against the rocket pod of a Huey gunship and shooting an M-60 freehand in 110 mph winds was just part of Dan Kelly's job in Vietnam. As a gunner in the all-volunteer Seawolves, he served with distinction until three bullets bought him a trip home. Here is his amazing story of the Seawolves--a harrowing tale of unsung heroism and undaunted courage in combat. They called themselves Seawolves.... The men of SEALs, PBRs, and SF called them saviors.... Created in 1967, the HAL-3 helicopter squadron -- aka Seawolves -- provided quick-reaction close air support to SEALs, PBR River Rats, and Special Forces advisers and their troops. During the five years of the unit's existence, the seven detachments of Seawolves amassed stunning statistics: 78,000 missions, 8,200 enemy kills, 8,700 sampans sunk, and 9,500 structures destroyed. These 200 men collected a total of 17,339 medals. This is the story of one of those men.... Taking enemy fire while braced against the rocket pod of a Huey gunship and shooting an M-60 freehand in 110 mph winds was just part of Dan Kelly's job in Vietnam. As a gunner in the all-volunteer Seawolves, he served with distinction until three bullets bought him a trip home. Here is his amazing story of the Seawolves -- a harrowing tale of unsung heroism and undaunted courage in combat. Daniel E. Kelly lives with his wife, Belle, in Plano, Texas. After leaving the navy, he graduated from college with a B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa. Despite the loss of a leg four inches above the knee, he holds a deputy's commission with the Dallas County sheriff's department. He has worked with the Dallas Tactical Team and gone undercover for BATF. He likes horseback riding and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Chapter 1   Life is full of choices. We choose to fight, we choose to run, or we choose to do nothing and just take whatever comes, wallowing in self-pity. All of these involve attitude, which in turn affects our actions.   Attitude is developed through upbringing, just like language. The parents you have and the social surroundings they raise you in, the children you play with, peer pressure, all affect your attitude, which in turn affects the choices you make on how to act when “shit happens.” I’ve had experience with all three, and I don’t mind telling you there’s not much satisfaction in the third choice.   Do you remember seeing that all-too-famous bumper sticker SHIT HAPPENS? Well, I used to think of that as a very negative thing to have stuck on the back of your car. However, I’ve come to realize that there’s a lot of wisdom in it.   Things do happen that we have no control over, and the sooner we realize that, the sooner a lot of stress disappears from our lives. We spend entirely too much time worrying about things before they happen. Problem is, you can do everything right and still have a bad result.   For example, my wife and I have a very good friend who had shit happen to her. This lady and mother, who shall remain nameless, married another good friend of ours. Both were very successful in their chosen professions. He was an architect, and she was a stewardess. They both seemed to be doing everything correctly, making all the right choices in life, financially and emotionally.   They have two beautiful children. The daughter is extremely sweet, outgoing, artistic. And she is a cheerleader. Their son has taken part in all sports, loves golf,