article_snippet: The tough SEAL then got up and walked his to the medical helicopter.
article_snippet: After spending 16 days in the hospital, where his lost 55 pounds, Day was discharged and awarded the Purple Heart.
article_snippet: Day, who has spent 20 years in the SEALS, has also won the Silver and Bronze Star.
article_snippet: Day was discharged after the attack and awarded the Purple Heart.
article_snippet: his has also received the Silver and Bronze Star during his 20 years of duty with the SEALS .
highlights_snippet: Mike Day was able to walk Mike Day to the medical helicopter after the attack .
  