Heroes, Cowboys and Cocktails! Danny Dietz Memorial Classic Kick Off Party

The 14th Annual Danny Dietz Memorial Classic will be kicked off with the Heroes, Cowboys and Cocktails Gala and Auction. A night full of entertainment and special guests from the Naval Special Warfare Community, including active duty and retired Navy SEALs, as well as Gold Star Spouses will be in attendance. Our guest speaker this year will be Shawn Ryan ~ known for his you tube channel and podcast The Shawn Ryan Show... he enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 18 and began his journey to become a Navy SEAL. He served with SEAL Teams 2 and 8, deploying to multiple conflict zones and fighting in both OIF (Iraq) and OEF (Afghanistan). After leaving the US Navy and Navy Special Warfare Community, Ryan continued to serve his country as a CIA Contractor involved in US intelligence clandestine operations.

His career spanned 14 years and 20 deployments across 14 different combat zones, including Operations "Enduring Freedom," "Iraqi Freedom," and "Inherent Resolve." Ryan continues to serve the SOF community as the Primary Special Operations Outreach Consultant for Veterans Advocacy Services, Ryan educates Special Operations Veterans on their entitled benefits and helps facilitate the complex and difficult transition from elite warrior to civilian life.

There will be also be a silent and live auction, complete with the opportunity to pucrchase the chance to Shoot with a SEAL.... and we will have an Extreme Roughstock Buckout put on by PRCA Stock Contractor Pickett Pro Rodeo!

Come out to NRS Ranch in Decatur and join us to bring back the meaning of Memorial Day!

****All proceeds benefit the Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Foundation... more information on grant programs available at www.navysealdannydietzfoundation.com

****Cowboy Chic Attire ~ Dinner is IN THE ARENA****

Shawn Ryan - Guest Speaker

Check out his show:

www.shawnryanshow.com

Shawn Ryan

Navy SEALs (Ret) DJ Shipley, Cole Fackler, and Dan Luna

SEAL wives and Gold Star Spouses

DJ Shipley receiving the Honorary Texan Award commissioned by the Governor of Texas