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Lawmakers Honor Family Of Slain Navy SEAL, Other Military Members
Dietz Was Killed In Afghanistan In 2005
POSTED: 2:57 pm MST January 24, 2007
UPDATED: 6:54 pm MST January 24, 2007
DENVER -- Several state lawmakers wore their military uniforms to work Wednesday at the state Capitol, where their colleagues honored them and others for their service.Wednesday was Military Appreciation Day at the Capitol."Today please shake the hand of someone who is serving our country and say thank you. And remember, we live in the land of the free because of the brave," said Sen. Brandon Schaffer, assistant majority leader.
Among those at the Capitol was the family of Navy SEAL Danny Dietz.He was killed in action in what the military described as a counter-terrorism operation in Afghanistan in 2005. His family met with Gov. Bill Ritter before the ceremonies Wednesday morning.
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Previous Stories:
- September 18, 2006: Littleton Street Renamed To Honor Slain Marine
- August 11, 2005: Terrorism Training Video Shows Littleton Navy SEAL's ID
- July 14, 2005: Littleton Navy SEAL Laid To Rest
- July 7, 2005: Navy SEAL Found Dead In Afghanistan Was From Littleton
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