Cupertino, California
A Navy SEAL from Cupertino killed last June in the deadliest attack on Americans during the Afghan occupation will be posthumously awarded the service's second highest medal. Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Axelson, 29, was part of a four-person reconnaissance team searching for Taliban and...
Read MoreIt's been a while since we visited the site but Matt's memory shines on. I can only hope that the passing years have brought some peace and better days to all who love and miss this very special man.
Kim and Jim (Australia)
April 03, 2025 | Other
Tenho imenso orgulho em ter o mesmo sobrenome deste bravo soldado da marinha, e o mais profundo pesar pela perca dos familiares e esposa.... Meus sentimentos.
Cassiano Fuzetti Axelson
September 13, 2020 | Family
A young man deprived himself of a lifetime of experiences so that we might have a lifetime..............Your sacrifice is forever appreciated. You Matthew Axelson define a Hero!!!!
Robert Flaten
March 12, 2019 | Cascade, ID | Military
On the 12th anniversary of Operation Red Wings, we pause to pay tribute to Matthew Axelson and to wish his family every good memory as they gather to remember a special man. Time goes by but courage, patriotism and a love of those with whom they served remain constant and a fitting memorial to all who made that amazing effort.
Kim and Jim Straker
June 28, 2017 | Maleny, Australia
I cannot thank men like Matthew Axelson enough for their sacrifice. He represents the best in all of us. He lived more in 29 years, than most could live in two life times. Thank you, and God bless you.
Robert B.
August 24, 2016 | Chico, CA
Remembering and honouring the service and memory of Matthew Axelson, his SEAL team buds and those who also died attempting to rescue them.
Kim and Jim Straker
June 29, 2016 | Australia
As a fellow Navy veteran I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Axelson
Alex
January 28, 2016 | Spring, TX
Axe, you, Danny and Mike are never forgotten. Our good wishes go out to all those who love you.
sincerely, Kim and Jim
Straker
June 27, 2015 | Maleny, Australia
Dear Axe:
Nothing on earth could ever take away what you had, a full heart. I want to thank you with a from the bottom of my heart for your ultimate sacrifice. Your ten year anniversary marks the day of your passing but your life and spirit live on in me. You were the eyes for your team, always with eyes on the enemy. You profoundly touched my HEART with your strength and heroism. Your confrontation with the enemy was fearless and you never hesitated to protect your team. With...
Marie Murphy
February 27, 2015 | Levittown, NY