LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – Nearly 10 years after he was killed serving his country, friends and family gathered this week for a concert to celebrate the life of Danny Dietz.
Monday marked what would have been Dietz’s 35th birthday. The Navy SEAL from Littleton was killed in Afghanistan in 2005.
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The concert on Monday at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema included music, a comedy show and a live auction.
One of the comedians was a veteran who was badly burned during his fourth tour in Iraq.
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Danny Dietz (credit CBS)
Dietz’s mother Cindy Dietz-Marsh said she was pleased with the turnout.
“I am thoroughly honored and thankful that everyone still continues to support the family and honor our son,” she said.
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