Controversial Statue of Fallen Navy Seal Unveiled (gun was controversial!)

Fox 31 ^ | July 4 | Staff

[ErnBatavia]

I wonder how long until it gets vandalized...probably not long.

[blackie]

Roger that, Bender!!

[Bender2]

Thanks, Blackie... I owe it to the gypsy in my soul!

[blackie]

It’s a great three parter. >:-}

[Mad Dawg]

Yeah! Aren’t we supposed to just love the enemy into submission? You know, we build hospitals, schools, wells, and sewage system and such, and they, overwhelmed by guilt, will just naturally surrender.

[LiteKeeper]

What did they think he should be carrying - a light saber?

[Mad Dawg]

Bad enough but they followed that a year or so later with “Recycle.” Not sure what that has to do with the theme.

Maybe it's supposed to be like a beat your plowshares into swords kind of thing. Recycle your ipods, dell,phones, and the hardware on your skate boards into automatic weapons with laser sights -- that kind of thing.

or maybe not.

[Gondring]

ping

[Gondring]

Maybe they think he should have been portrayed eating a cream puff and drinking a diet Coke.

Diet Coke, okay.

Cream puff, verboten.

You must mean a tofu salad.

[RDTF]

on Fox they just said that during his funeral they all looked up and there was a lone bald eagle circling above... they are convinced that it was him.
chill bumps!

[bert]

I think the reporter is lying. Who objected? name names or shut up.

[RDTF]

[RDTF]

The reporter isn’t lying

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_5604793

The Internet, talk radio and cable news spread the word of some parents’ concerns about the planned bronze sculpture of Navy SEAL Danny Dietz holding his automatic rifle.

“There’s no middle ground here, and that’s unfortunate,” said Emily Cassidy, one of a handful of Littleton parents who say the statue with the gun should not be near three schools and two playgrounds at the southeast corner of South Lowell Boulevard and West Berry Avenue.

“We’re continuing to try to spread our
message,” Cassidy said. “The message is not against Danny Dietz, his family or the war. It’s location, location and the audience that will view it.”

[LadyPilgrim]

Our church had our yearly celebration Sunday night and honored the fighting Troops and veterans and had flags and all the trimmings.

And the flag bearers marched in...in the front was a soldier carrying his weapon and in the back, another soldier with his weapon.
They stood in the front of our church...while the orchestra played our National Anthem.....
We do this every year!

Out of a thousand or so folks...no one complained.

I think this is a lie.
Americans....soldiers, 4th of July, explosions and weapons...
they all seem to go together...don’t you think? ;-)

BTW....thanks for posting the photo, of the Navy Seal statue!
God bless his family!

[Turret Gunner A20]

OOOOPS!!!!

MY BAD!!!!

[Liberty Valance]

Some folks have no sense of American history.
Happy Fourth of July!

[A.A. Cunningham]

070704-N-6402M-005 LITTLETON, Colo. (July 4, 2007) – Family, friends and Littleton city officials view the larger-than-life bronze statue of Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny P. Dietz, who was honored by his hometown of Littleton, by dedicating the statue and park near his childhood family home. An estimated 3,000 people crowded the new park to honor the Sailor’s memory. Gunners Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz was killed in action while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. Coalition forces located the Sailor and notified the family six days later on July 4. The Memorial dedication marks the second anniversary of this event. U.S. Navy photo by Boatswains Mate 1st Class Chet Mowrey (RELEASED)

[A.A. Cunningham]

070704-N-6402M-004 LITTLETON, Colo. (July 4, 2007) – Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information, Plans and Strategy, Vice Adm. John G. Morgan meets with Mrs. Cindy Dietz, mother of Navy SEAL Danny Dietz, during memorial dedication ceremonies conducted at West Berry Park. An estimated 3,000 persons crowded into the park to honor the memory of this fallen Sailor. Gunners Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz was killed in action while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. Coalition forces located the Sailor and notified the family six days later on July 4. This event marks the second anniversary of the notification. U.S. Navy photo by Boatswains Mate 1st Class Chet Mowrey (RELEASED)

070704-N-0122P-002 LITTLETON, Colo. (July 4, 2007) – Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny P. Dietz was honored by his hometown of Littleton with the dedication of a larger-than-life bronze statue in a park near his childhood family home. An estimated 3,000 people crowded the new park to honor the Sailor’s memory. Guest speakers included The Honorable Donald C. Winter, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, Rear Admiral Joseph Kernan; United States Congressman Tom Tancredo; Medal of Honor recipient and Petty Officer (SEAL) Mike Thornton and Mrs. Tiffany Bitz, Dietz' sister. The master of ceremonies was Littleton Mayor Jim Taylor. Gunners Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz was killed in action while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. Coalition forces located the Sailor and notified the family six days later on July 4. The Memorial dedication marks the second anniversary of this event. U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Dan Puleio (RELEASED)

070704-N-6402M-003 LITTLETON, Colo. (July 4, 2007) – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter speaks with widow, Patsy Dietz, during ceremonies conducted at the Danny P. Dietz Memorial dedication at West Berry Park. Gunners Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz was killed in action while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. Coalition forces located the Sailor and notified the family six days later on July 4. This ceremony marks the second anniversary of the event. U.S. Navy photo by Boatswains Mate 1st Class Chet Mowrey (RELEASED)

070704-N-6402M-002 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)

070704-N-6402M-001 LITTLETON, Colo. (July 4, 2007) – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter addresses attendees at the Danny P. Dietz Memorial dedication at West Berry Park. “(Danny)…leaves behind a legacy that inspires us today and serves as a shining example of heroism and courage for future generations,” said Secretary Winter during his remarks. “Years from now, people will look upon this statue and be reminded of the heroism of a son of Colorado whose country he was proud to serve.” Gunners Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz was killed in action while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. Coalition forces located the Sailor and notified the family six days later on July 4. The Memorial dedication marks the second anniversary of this event. U.S. Navy photo by Boatswains Mate 1st Class Chet Mowrey (RELEASED) Link to Secretary Winter’s entire speech located at:
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/people/secnav/winter/berry_park_extension_1.pdf

[Ros42]

Thank you, I did, and he said it was his honor. :)