090326-N-5366K-199 SAN DIEGO (March 26, 2009) Donna Axelson, mother of fallen Navy SEAL Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew Axelson, comforts her daughter-in-law, Maria "Patsy" Axelson, during the Pacific Beacon unaccompanied personnel housing dedication ceremony in San Diego. The buildings were named in honor of three fallen SEALs. Axelson and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz, both killed during Operation Redwings in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005, and Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class (SEAL) Thomas Retzer, who was killed in Afghanistan, June 25, 2003 while
090326-N-5366K-199 SAN DIEGO (March 26, 2009) Donna Axelson, mother of fallen Navy SEAL Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew Axelson, comforts her daughter-in-law, Maria "Patsy" Axelson, during the Pacific Beacon unaccompanied personnel housing dedication ceremony in San Diego. The buildings were named in honor of three fallen SEALs. Axelson and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz, both killed during Operation Redwings in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005, and Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class (SEAL) Thomas Retzer, who was killed in Afghanistan, June 25, 2003 while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pacific Beacon is a privately owned community that features four 18-story towers with 941 dual master suite apartments. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michelle Kapica/Released) US Navy 090326-N-5366K-199 Donna Axelson, mother of fallen Navy SEAL Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew Axelson, comforts her daughter-in-law, Maria
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