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On July 10, 2005, Axelson's body was discovered 3 miles away from the initial RPG explosion, by a group of SEALs during a search and rescue operation and returned to the United States. Axelson was buried with full military honors at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico, California. [10]
Matt Axelson was buried at the Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico, California. His Navy Cross Citation reads: For extraordinary heroism in actions against the enemy while serving in a four-man Special Reconnaissance element with SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE, Naval Special Warfare Task Unit, Afghanistan from 27 to 28 June 2005.
The Guardians is a very moving image of two defenders, ever watchful, back to back. The two soldiers represented are Cupertino’s own Matthew Axelson, and James Suh, two Navy SEAL’s who died fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings.
Oct 29, 2011 · The Afgan Memorial statue in Cupertino is titled The Guardians. The statue depicts native son, Matthew Axelson, and his buddy, James Suh, kneeling back-to-back. There are multiple plaques on the marble base of the bronze artwork.
Sep 27, 2023 · Matthew Axelson, a courageous Navy SEAL Team 10 member, made an indelible mark in military history with his valiant service. His bravery during Operation Red Wings didn't go unnoticed. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, one of the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. Navy.
This memorial in the Veteran's Memorial Park commemorates de Navy SEALs who were killed during operation Red Wings in Afghanistan op 27 May 2005. The sculpture depicts Matthew Axelson (lived in Cupertino) and James Suh in full combat equipment.
Nov 21, 2016 · The statue at the Veterans Memorial was erected in 2007 by the city of Cupertino to honor petty officer Matthew Axelson, a Navy SEAL and Cupertino native who was killed during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan during the summer of 2005.
