Keywords: US Navy 070704-N-6402M-002 Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan addresses 3000 attendees during ceremonies conducted at the Danny Dietz Memorial dedication.jpg en LITTLETON Colo July 4 2007 - Commander Naval Special Warfare Command Rear Adm Joseph D Kernan addresses 3000 attendees during ceremonies conducted at the Danny Dietz Memorial dedication West Berry Park Petty Officer Dietz gave his life selflessly serving our Nation On behalf of the United States Navy SEALs we are proud to call him brother and will forever honor his warrior spirit and sacrifice Said Kernan this statue is more than a tribute to one man it is a lasting reminder of the honor courage and commitment Danny and all of his teammates embody Dietz died while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan Coalition forces located the Sailor while conducting a combat search and rescue operation July 4 2005 in Kunar Province Dietz s whereabouts had been unknown since June 28 2005 He was assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two Virginia Beach Virginia U S Navy photo by Boatswains Mate 1st Class Chet Mowrey RELEASED 2007-07-04 070704-N-6402M-002 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 47872 U S Navy photo by Boatswains Mate 1st Class Chet Mowrey PD-USGov-Military-Navy Images from US Navy location LITTLETON Colo ; Danny P Dietz Memorial dedication Joseph D Kernan |