Dan Schilling

About the Author

LORI CHAPMAN LONGFRITZ is the second of four children born to Gene and Terry Chapman and shares the “middle child” slot with John. She was a longtime advocate for his Medal of Honor and is proud to share the story of her brother, who lived his life the way he died . . . on his terms and in service of others. She continues to write and enjoys speaking about John and the qualities that led to his final and selfless heroic act. Lori, her husband, and son, John, live in the “Forever West” town of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

A 30-year special operations and Combat Control veteran, DAN SCHILLING has numerous combat, clandestine, and rescue deployments around the world including the operation popularly known as Black Hawk Down, where he is credited with saving the lives of a Ranger and SEAL under enemy fire. He later founded and then served as the first commander of two special operations squadrons. An adrenaline enthusiast, Dan holds the Guinness World Record for most BASE jumps in 24 hours and is a mountain speed wing pilot. He and his wife Julie, a former NSA cyber warfare expert, reside on the slopes of the Wasatch Mountains. For more information on his projects, follow him at DanSchilling.com.