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Sarasota News Leader November 8, 2013 Page 141 will be introduced by Redeemer's Capt. Jim Holds, U.S. Navy (retired), "who reached out to the Special Warfare community at Special Operations Command in Tampa to locate one of our nation's finest warriors," the release notes. "Niederberger responded that it would be his "pleasure and an honor" to be a part of Redeemer's 2013 Veterans Recognition Program." During all services that day veterans in the congregation and military personnel in service throughout the world will be acknowledged and thanked. Parishioner Brig. Gen. Charly Shugg, U.S. Air Force (retired) will present information about ways members of the congregation can assist local veterans groups; and between services, children in the congregation will be given special opportunities to meet, thank and talk with veterans. Niederberger was born in Queens, NY, and grew up in Long Island, NY, the release continues. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1990 and was designated a SEAL in 1991. "Assigned to a Capt. Kenneth A. Niederberger is a Navy special warfare officer and director of number of SEAL teams, he served as an eleAfghanistan Operations, U.S. Special ment leader for a maritime mobility element Operations Command. Contributed photo and was deployed to Bosnia in support of a release notes. He and his wife, Christine (née Joint Task Force," the release adds. Morgan) Niederberger, have four children: Niederberger's awards include the Silver Star, Alex, 9; Keely, 4; Andrew, 2; and Keira Grace, five Bronze Stars (three with Combat V), two eight months. Meritorious Service Medals, two Defense Meritorious Service medals, the Joint Service The Church of the Redeemer is located at Commendation, Navy Commendation and 222 S. Palm Ave. in downtown Sarasota. two Navy Achievement Medals, plus several Call 955.4263 for more information or visit combat action and campaign ribbons, the redeemersarasota.com.