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Coronado paddle out honors fallen Navy SEAL

(FOX 5/KUSI) — A paddle out event took place in Coronado on Saturday to honor Navy SEAL Charlie Keating IV, who died in Iraq nine years ago. The event celebrated Keating's life and legacy, bringing together his old teammates and friends in the place he loved most—the ocean. Coast Guard stops illegally chartered 'pleasure craft' in San Diego 'Charlie was a very infectious human being, he was everybody's best friend,' said Ian Urtnowski, a longtime friend of Keating's. Keating was known for his love of the ocean, spending much of his time spearfishing, lobster diving, surfing, and paddleboarding. He even lived on a boat for some time. In honor of Keating's memory, his loved ones decided to host a paddle out event, combining his two favorite things—the ocean and his family. Wind advisory issued for desert, mountain areas of Southern California 'He was all about the ocean, and so it was only natural for him to become a Navy SEAL,' Urtnowski said. 'Every year, we actually get in the water and relive the experience and honor Charlie's memory.' After Keating's death, the C4 Foundation was established in his honor. It provides support for active duty Navy SEALs and their families, offering a place to reconnect and heal. 'The C4 foundation is there for them in the way of providing opportunity with family, with friends, outside of work, but it's all based around nature, being outside…' said Dave Hansen, a retired Navy SEAL. 'There are people out there, not just Chuck, but there are a lot of people out there who gave everything for their country and this is a very small way to just celebrate that and having a good time doing it as well, ' Hansen added. All facts from this article were gathered by FOX 5/KUSI journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by FOX 5/KUSI staff. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.