Sean Smith (diplomat)

Sean Smith
Born(1978-01-30)January 30, 1978[1]
DiedSeptember 11, 2012(2012-09-11) (aged 34)
Benghazi, Libya
Cause of deathAssassinated during 2012 Benghazi attack
OccupationInformation Management Officer
Years active2002–2012
EmployerUnited States Foreign Service
Known forVictim of the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi
Moderator of Something Awful Forums[2]
Former member of the Council of Stellar Management in the MMO Eve Online
SpouseHeather Smith
Children2
Military career
Service / branch United States Air Force
Years of service1995–2002
Rank Staff Sergeant

Sean Patrick Smith (January 30, 1978[1] – September 11, 2012) was an American diplomat [citation needed] and information management officer with the United States Foreign Service who was killed during the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.[3]

  1. ^ a b Gaudiosi, John (September 12, 2012). "Online Gamer Sean 'Vile Rat' Smith Killed in Libyan Attack". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  2. ^ "Something Awful Forums, Debate & Discussion".
  3. ^ Clinton, Hillary Rodham (September 12, 2012). "Statement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya" (Press release). U.S. Department of State. Retrieved December 28, 2015.