[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17351]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS DANNY P. DIETZ OF LITTLETON

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2005

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep regret and heartfelt 
admiration that I rise today to honor a fallen soldier from my 
district, 25-year-old Petty Officer Second Class Danny P. Dietz of 
Littleton. Petty Officer Dietz was killed in the line of action during 
recent fighting in Afghanistan.
  Danny was part of an elite commando team conducting counterterrorism 
operations in the mountainous Kunar province. He was just 25 years old. 
Before being assigned to the SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team, Danny was a 
1999 graduate of Heritage High School.
  Mr. Speaker, my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences go out 
to his wife Maria, and indeed all of his family and friends. Danny 
served his country bravely, honorably and with distinction, fighting 
for freedom and democracy against the forces of tyranny and oppression. 
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Americans will not 
forget his service or the ultimate sacrifice he made--and our nation 
will forever owe a great debt of gratitude to Danny and his family.

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