Frog Fuel Patriot Series - CTTC Christian M Pike

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Frog Fuel Patriot Series is a Memorial Roast Series that is very personal to me and my family. The idea grew from the Memorial Roast we created to honor my son, Kevin Ebbert. Kevin was a Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan on November 24, 2012. Please read about Kevin on his Page.

I have received so many wonderful notes from folks who purchased Frog Fuel in Kevin’s honor. I have met many other Gold Star parents whose Navy SEAL sons were lost. Remembering our lost loved ones keeps them alive and helps a grieving parent continue forward. Many of these parents, spouses, and siblings support the memory of their heroes through volunteer work and by supporting individual foundations and memorial funds. Talking with many of them, it was clear that all of us wanted to keep our heroes’ memories alive and make a positive difference as a group. From those conversations, Frog Fuel Patriot Series was born.

100% of the net proceeds from every bag of Frog Fuel Patriot Series Koffee is donated to the Navy SEAL Foundation. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and its families. For more info, please visit navysealfoundation.org.

Each man honored here is remembered by their families, friends and teammates. They gave their lives as Navy SEALs in the line of duty, caring for their teammates, for the love of their families and communities. Thank you for reading about them and keeping their memories alive. Thank you for your purchase and the support it provides to the families of these heroes through the Navy SEAL Foundation.

Charlie Jordan
Gold Star Mom, SO1 Kevin R. Ebbert

CTTC Christian M. Pike

Cryptologic Technician Technical Chief (CTTC) Christian M. Pike was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1981, thousands of miles from American shores, but he discovered at an early age he was part of a family that had a distinguished legacy of service within the United States military. His maternal grandfather had served in the Navy in World War II. His uncle, who became a major influence in his life, retired as a colonel in the Green Berets. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, his mother Diana spent over a decade in the U.S. Army's cryptologic service.

As a student at Peoria High School, Christian pursued a variety of hobbies and interests to include cars and ceramics. He graduated in 2000 and went delayed entry into the United States Navy in 2001. In 2011 he reported to Naval Special Warfare Support Activity ONE in Coronado, California, from which he deployed in March 2012 to Afghanistan assigned Seal Team FIVE, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. As a highly trained specialist, Chief Pike's job was to use a wide range of finely honed cryptologic skills and talents to gain critical intelligence on real time enemy movements and actions. On March 10, 2013, Chief Pike and his unit found themselves in a fierce battle with a large number of insurgents. Before making contact with the enemy, Christian had been able to provide advance warning of their approach. Despite this knowledge, the group was badly outnumbered, and during the ensuing fighting Christian was seriously wounded and died days later.

Chief Petty Officer Christian Pike remained true to his family's legacy of service and sacrifice. His devotion to his fellow service members and to the finest traditions of the United States Navy never faltered. His was a life exemplified by honor, devotion to duty, and the unbridled joy and happiness that he brought to his family and friends. At a memorial service, his mother Diana noted with great pride that her son had "led a life he chose. He was so happy. And happiness is all any mother would want for her children. He loved his job, he loved the Navy, and he loved his teammates.” Chief Pike was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star with Valor.