Help us honor our hero

In the early hours of July 5th 2023, a friend, a boyfriend, a dad, a Marine and my “work husband” Sean McClain Tippets became part of the veteran suicide statistics. He was a chef, a friend, a hero, an artist, a veteran, an incredible boyfriend to Nikki and the role that he loved most which was dad to his girls Alexa and Eva.

If you were lucky enough to be his friend, you know that there was nothing he wouldn’t do for the people he loved. He loved well and aggressively even if it was in his own quiet way. He was the quiet hero, even if his ability to move silently was a detriment to those of us who startle easily. There was no one better at giving a hug that would make you feel like even on your worst day things might be alright.

As we all grieve this enormous loss we want to his girls Alexa and Eva, and ensure he gets the Military burial he so deserves. . There will be burial expenses, the cost of rehoming his beloved dogs, as well as a need to provide for his girls that he so deeply loved. In the words of Anthony Bourdain one of our culinary hero’s, "Skills can be taught. Character you either have or you don't have." Mac was the embodiment of character, kindness and faithfulness. We will miss you so much my friend.