On this special tribute episode of Shoot Me Straight, Eddie Gallagher and Dave revisit their conversation with decorated Navy SEAL Dan Cerrillo, honoring his life, service, and legacy following his passing.Dan entered SEAL Team 1 just before September 11, 2001, and soon found himself serving multiple combat tours throughout Afghanistan and Iraq. During his time in the Navy, Dan faced some of the most difficult realities of war, sustained numerous injuries, and was awarded a Bronze Star, Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement Medals, and a Purple Heart for his service.The conversation explores one of the most challenging chapters of Dan’s military career, when he found himself facing murder charges related to the death of a captured terrorist. Dan shares what it was like to fight for his innocence and how the experience ultimately contributed to his decision to walk away from the Navy.After leaving the military, Dan faced an entirely different kind of battle. Financial hardship, his wife’s cancer diagnosis, addiction, and a series of choices he deeply regretted pushed him into one of the darkest periods of his life. Dan speaks openly about those struggles and the intensive therapy that ultimately became a turning point, helping him rebuild his life and find a new sense of purpose.Dan went on to become CEO of Spartan 7, specializing in private security, as well as Chief of Staff for American Addiction Centers. His experiences fueled a passion for helping veterans and first responders struggling with addiction and encouraging others to seek the help they need.We originally released this conversation with Dan years ago, but following his passing, we wanted to share it again as a tribute to the man he was and the impact he made. Dan’s willingness to speak openly about his victories, failures, struggles, and recovery made this an unforgettable conversation.This repeat episode is shared in honor of Dan Cerrillo—his service, resilience, humor, honesty, and commitment to helping others. We’re grateful we had the opportunity to sit down with him and share his story.Follow Shoot Me Straight:📸 Instagram: @shootmestraight🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple PodcastsSponsors:Elevated Silence- Use Code SMASH15 https://elevatedsilence.comFirecracker Farm https://firecracker.farmPatriot Pouches https://patriotpouchusa.com](https://patriotpouchusa.com)10.40.10 Fitness https://www.104010fitness.comBattle Bars https://battlebars.com