MOCABEE, SEAN

Sean M. Mocabee was born on January 7, 1966, at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA. He completed first grade at Edison Grade School. The rest of his schooling through 12th grade was completed in California where he graduated in 1984 from Oceanside High School. 

In 1985, MSG Mocabee enlisted in the United States Army and was trained in communications/electronics. Upon re-enlistment, he attended the Defense Language Institute where he studied Russian. While there, Sean met and married his wife, Jane Elizabeth on June 30, 1990. After completing a tour of duty in Europe with an intelligence unit, Sean applied for duty with the Army Special Forces. Always successful in his endeavors, his family was extremely proud when he completed his training and became a Green Beret.  

His was assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group and his duties with his team took him to Europe, Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East, including three tours in Iraq and two in Afghanistan. During his career he completed his AA degree at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, and was in his senior year at Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. He was a member of  

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Achievement Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters; Good Conduct Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters; Combat Infantryman’s Badge; Master Parachutist Badge; Special Forces Tab; and numerous service and campaign medals.  

MSG Mocabee passed away on November 12, 2008 at Panzer Kaserne, Germany.  

Sean is survived by his wife, Jane Elizabeth and their two children, Hayley and Michael, as well as his parents Mel and Gayle, Burlington, WA, three brothers and their wives: Rob and Alisanne, Ft. Riley, KS, Noel and Dejah, Mount Vernon, WA and Kent and Annette, Kealakakua, HI; also by his grandmother, Edwina Johnson of Burlington, WA; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Sean did his duty, completed his mission, and gave his last full measure. We are all so very proud of him. He lives in Heaven forever. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Seans memory to the America Autism Society. 

 MSG Mocabee interment is at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington Virgina.  

The Washington State Fallen Heroes Project proudly remembers MSG Sean Mocabee for his service, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation. Our hope is that his life continues to inspire all who learn his story.