Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Центр специальных операций ЦРУ" in Russian language version.
After (Chief) Carlson's death, he soon became a legend among his current peers from the same organizations. Very little has been documented, due to operational security requirements at such a high level, but what has been known by many who have studied his life was that he was possibly one of the most unique and memorable assets/operators with SAD (SOG), as well as when in Delta, or TF Green as they were last referred to. His awards, as one former Delta operator once quietly said, were not, and would never be, worthy of his heroism in the face of an overwhelming force during the time of the ambush and the past engagements and operations he has been a part of that have become milestones in history, from Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and up to his death. Rumors later surfaced that those responsible for killing the former SEAL and Chief were dealt with rapidly, but as with so many near mythical heroes in U.S. Special Operations (especially retiring Tier 1 operators), it remains a loss for the families who luckily have had some support from the SOF community, and foundations have been established.
