As the Naval Aviator from Kenyon, Minnesota, stood guard at a seat in U.S. Bank Stadium that is dedicated to service members who have been Prisoners of War and/or are still Missing in Action, more than 66,000 Vikings fans stood and cheered.
Cmdr. Danielson joined service members who are accustomed to standing guard silently and solemnly at the seat last Sunday as part of the Vikings and NFL’s Salute to Service. The seat is black and stands out amidst a sea of purple in Section V8. It features the POW/MIA logo and remains unfilled during Vikings games in tribute.