GWOT Fallen Commemoration
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U.S. Navy SEAL / Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class
Danny P. Dietz Jr.
This Interactive American Flag is dedicated to:
U.S. Navy SEAL / Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class
Danny P. Dietz Jr.
Served in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)
Global War on Terror Veteran and Hero
Colorado Native; Born: January 26, 1989
Littleton's Heritage HS Class of 1999 grad
Killed in Action (KIA) on June 28, 2005 during a counter-terrorism operation, Operation Red Wings, in Afghanistan.
Posthumously bestowed with Navy Cross and Purple Heart
Survived by wife, Maria Dietz, mom and dad
We honor and thank U.S. Navy Petty Officer Danny Dietz Jr. for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Danny Dietz inspires us with his grit and determination:
As he left for his last deployment, he told his wife, "All the training I have (undergone) for years is going to pay off with this trip, and I am going to do something special for this country and for my team.” ... And, that he did.
Global War on Terror Veteran and Hero
Colorado Native; Born: January 26, 1989
Littleton's Heritage HS Class of 1999 grad
Killed in Action (KIA) on June 28, 2005 during a counter-terrorism operation, Operation Red Wings, in Afghanistan.
Posthumously bestowed with Navy Cross and Purple Heart
Survived by wife, Maria Dietz, mom and dad
We honor and thank U.S. Navy Petty Officer Danny Dietz Jr. for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Danny Dietz inspires us with his grit and determination:
As he left for his last deployment, he told his wife, "All the training I have (undergone) for years is going to pay off with this trip, and I am going to do something special for this country and for my team.” ... And, that he did.
[ Three of the 4-man SEAL team that were KIA as lead element of Operation Red Wings = Dietz (left), Murphy (center), Axelson (right) ]
CLICK HERE to review Danny Dietz's tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to examine the Fallen Heroes Project portrait and story for Danny Dietz
CLICK HERE to see the Danny Dietz Foundation - established to carry on his legacy
GO HERE to read the SEALs.com memorial for Danny Dietz
[ Danny Dietz video tributes at bottom of page ]
[ photo by: SSweeney ]
Operation Red Wings overview*
Sadly, June 28th, 2005, was one of the worst days in Special Operations history.
During a military operation intended to stop the Taliban from interfering with the upcoming Afghan elections, known as Operation Red Wings, 19 sailors and soldiers were killed during combat action against Taliban forces in Afghanistan.
Navy SEALs
from SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- Lt. (SEAL) Michael P. Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y.
- Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson, 29, of Cupertino, Calif.
- Machinist Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Eric S. Patton, 22, of Boulder City, Nev.
- Senior Chief Information Systems Technician (SEAL) Daniel R. Healy, 36, of Exeter, N.H.
- Quartermaster 2nd Class (SEAL) James Suh, 28, of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
from SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2, Virginia Beach, Va.
- Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny P. Dietz, 25, of Littleton, Colo.
from SEAL Team 10, Virginia Beach, Va.
- Chief Fire Controlman (SEAL) Jacques J. Fontan, 36, of New Orleans, La.
- Lt. Cmdr. (SEAL) Erik S. Kristensen, 33, of San Diego, Calif.
- Electronics Technician 1st Class (SEAL) Jeffery A. Lucas, 33, of Corbett, Ore.
- Lt. (SEAL) Michael M. McGreevy Jr., 30, of Portville, N.Y.
- Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SEAL) Jeffrey S. Taylor, 30, of Midway, W.Va.
Army Night Stalkers
from 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Hunter Army Air Field, Ga.
- Staff Sgt. Shamus O. Goare, 29, of Danville, Ohio.
- Chief Warrant Officer Corey J. Goodnature, 35, of Clarks Grove, Minn.
- Sgt. Kip A. Jacoby, 21, of Pompano Beach, Fla.
- Sgt. 1st Class Marcus V. Muralles, 33, of Shelbyville, Ind.
- Maj. Stephen C. Reich, 34, of Washington Depot, Conn.
- Sgt. 1st Class Michael L. Russell, 31, of Stafford, Va.
- Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach, 40, of Jacksonville, Fla.
from HQ Company, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky.
- Master Sgt. James W. Ponder III, 36, of Franklin, Tenn.
We thank these sailors and soldiers for carrying out their duties to uphold the freedom of Americans and the Afghan people seeking justice and liberty.
[To find out more about these soldiers and sailors, go here and/or here.]
*unofficial / wikipedia review
[ Danny Dietz Memorial Statue at S. King St & W. Berry Ave. in Littleton - photo credit: SSweeney ]
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Video Tributes to SEAL Danny Dietz
Video Tributes to SEAL Danny Dietz
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