“Ireland is home — and it always will be,” AJ Buckley says, and that sense of identity has quietly shaped both his life and his most beloved role. After years of portraying the fiercely loyal, sharp-tongued Sonny Quinn on SEAL Team, Buckley is finally closing a chapter that defined him for nearly a decade.
For fans, saying goodbye to Sonny isn’t just the end of a character — it’s the loss of one of the show’s emotional anchors. Buckley brought humor, heart, and raw vulnerability to the role, turning Sonny into more than a soldier: he became a symbol of brotherhood, resilience, and belonging.
Behind the scenes, Buckley reflects on heritage, home, and what it means to carry Ireland with him no matter where his career takes him. Letting go of Sonny Quinn, he admits, wasn’t easy — but it felt necessary, honest, and deeply personal.
As SEAL Team moves forward, Buckley’s words linger with fans: some roles never truly end. They simply become part of who you are.
