190126-N-XN177-1481 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 26, 2019) The crew of the Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony, Jan. 26, 2019. Since the media wont make this news, I choose to make it news by forwarding it onto you guys. Failed to delete flower. He then maintained suppressive fire while the wounded SEAL received tactical casualty treatment. Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), expeditionary mobile base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5), and Philippine navy ships BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS 15), and BRP Tarlac (FF 601) transit the South China Sea for Balikatan 23, April 19, 2023. Michael threw caution to the wind and ran directly into the line of fire to help the injured soldier. And just as Mikey Monsoor did, the USS Michael Monsoor will go forward, willingly into harms wayand will stand tall without hesitation or regrets and face down evil and malevolence, saying boldly to the world: I WILL DEFEND. He remained fearless while facing constant danger, and through his selfless nature and aggressive actions, saved the lives of coalition soldiers and his fellow SEALs. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. As Mike's coffin passed, each SEAL, having removed his gold Trident from his uniform, slapped it down embedding the Trident in the wooden coffin. AS ENEMY ACTIVITY INCREASED, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR TOOK POSITION WITH HIS MACHINE GUN BETWEEN TWO TEAMMATES ON AN OUTCROPPING OF THE ROOF. I try to honor his life and death by remembering his example and trying to emulate it because even when he was faced with some of the least September 22, 2018 | Arlington, WA | Military. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. With the only exit door at his back, a live grenade at his feet and two Navy Seals in front of him he was faced with the hardest decision of his life. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! AS ENEMY ACTIVITY INCREASED, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR TOOK POSITION WITH HIS MACHINE GUN BETWEEN TWO TEAMMATES ON AN OUTCROPPING OF THE ROOF. A mutually supporting SEAL/IA position also killed an enemy fighter during the morning hours. But we fight onfor the men to our left and rightwe fight on. He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him. . MA2 Michael Monsoor Memorial Ceremony 307 views Feb 10, 2020 4 Dislike Share Save Lindsey J 37 subscribers Naval Technical Training Center Lackland honors fallen SEAL MA2 Michael Monsoor in. His face is calm, almost smilingdespite the obvious chaos and danger around him. You can view a video about Monsoor, which includes scenes of the trident pin tribute, at tinyurl.com/5v49yg. The Moving Funeral of Petty Officer Mike Monsoor-Truth! [2] His father also served in the United States military as a Marine. IN THE EARLY MORNING, INSURGENTS PREPARED TO EXECUTE A COORDINATED ATTACK BY RECONNOITERING THE AREA AROUND THE ELEMENT'S POSITION. I enlisted because of people like him, because of people who are willing to fight and die for their fellow man. Watch on The Navy's newest Zumwalt-class destroyer, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), was commissioned Jan. 26 at Naval Air Station North Island, California. I am damn proud of our military. Through this ship: Michael Monsoor will still represent the very best our country has to offer. He was a member of the elite branch of the Navy called SEALS, which stands for SEa, Air and Land. It was one of those rare moments when life passes before your eyes. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The text of his citation reads: For service as set forth in the following. This is a carousel with slides. He also knew that he was two short weeks away from returning home to family and friends. Obituary. There is no comfort here but this is the life I have chosen and there is no place I would rather beand I am ready. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Add to your scrapbook. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. There was a problem getting your location. After loading his wounded teammate onto an evacuation vehicle, he returned to the battle. They patrolled bravely through the city streets engaging in firefights while on other occasions, they ambushed insurgent mortar teams near the banks of the Euphrates River. [17], In October 2008, United States Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter announced that the second ship in the Zumwalt class of destroyers would be named USSMichael Monsoor(DDG-1001) in honor of Petty Officer Monsoor. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Margaret Monsoor (Sandy, Utah), born in Morgantown, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 94, on August 8, 2021. Everyone in the unit knows Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor's career history and shares it with all new cadets. [14][15], For heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy as Task Unit Ramadi, Iraq, Combat Advisor for Naval Special Warfare Task Group Arabian Peninsula in Support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from April to September 2006. Though he carried himself in a calm and composed fashion, he constantly led the charge to bring the fight to the enemy. At his Oct. 12 funeral, as the e-mail states, Navy SEALs took their trident pins and pounded them into the top of the casket. The men fighting alongside us in the streets are infantrymengrunts. He aggressively stabilized each chaotic situation with focused determination and uncanny tactical awareness. While vigilantly watching for enemy activity, an enemy fighter hurled a hand grenade onto the roof from an unseen location. While the SEALs vigilantly watched for enemy activity, an insurgent threw a hand grenade from an unseen location, which bounced off Petty Officer Monsoor's chest and landed in front of him. Penned together, all five were easy prey for the grenade's deadly spray of shrapnel. Introduction Michael Anthony Monsoor (05 April 1981 to 29 September 2006) was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honour. [5], During an engagement on May 9, 2006, Monsoor ran into a street while under continuous insurgent gunfire to rescue an injured comrade. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. But I know that, he died doing something he loved. carole.fader@jacksonville.com, (904) 359-4635, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Is this story true? He is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Exhibiting the selflessness which would become his trademark, he continued to run with a pain so excruciating he nearly passed out. MASTER-AT-ARMS SECOND CLASS (SEA, AIR AND LAND) MICHAEL A. MONSOOR, MA2 MICHAEL A. MONSOOR, USN with sailors on his tour. If you are proud too, please pass this on. [7] After BUD/S, he completed advanced SEAL training courses including parachute training at Basic Airborne School, cold weather combat training in Kodiak, Alaska, and six months of SEAL Qualification Training in Coronado, California, graduating in March 2005. Petty Officer Monsoor was subsequently awarded the Bronze Star as the Task Unit Ramadi, Iraq Combat Advisor from April to September 2006. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. On March 31, 2008, the United States Department of Defense confirmed that Monsoor would posthumously receive the Medal of Honor. Over the years, many who have received the medal have given their lives in the action that earned it. Positioned next to the single exit, Monsoor was the only one who could have escaped harm. The enemy continued to assault the element, engaging them with a rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire. Weve updated the security on the site. Brave men died or were wounded every day. Monsoor's story was covered by several media outlets, including Fox News and The Los Angeles Times. He undoubtedly saved mine and the other SEALs lives.6, Another eyewitness described Michaels countenance, as completely calm, showing no fear only resolve., It could easily be said of him what Gen. Pericles said in his funeral oration for the warriors of ancient Athens, He passed away from the scene, not of his fear, but of his glory.. SEAL snipers from his roof engaged two of them which resulted in one enemy wounded in action and one enemy killed in action. Iraq War Medal of Honor Recipient. I love my country, my fellow SEALs, and the men fighting alongside us. The grenade hit Monsoor in the chest and fell onto the floor. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Market data provided by Factset. Unable to continue, he was forced to ring the bell indicating that a trainee had quit the program. As someone that had the pleasure of knowing Mikey as a friend, and had the honor of serving with him on the battlefield, this photograph tells me a story. The trident is a U.S. Navy special warfare badge worn by SEALs. From April to Sept. 29, 2006, Mike served as a heavy weapons machine gunner in Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 3. He was 25. 1995 - 2023 by Snopes Media Group Inc. After further training he was assigned to Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 3. On January 26th, 2019, the Zumwalt class destroyer. Thirty five escalated into heated firefights taking place in streets that were paved with fire.1, During eleven of those missions Michaels leadership, guidance and decisive action were key in saving the lives of many of his men. By his courageous and selfless actions, he saved the lives of his two fellow SEALs and he is the most deserving of the special recognition afforded by awarding the Medal of Honor. MANAMA, Bahrain (April 30, 2023) Lt. Levi Ceitlin, a rabbi and command chaplain for U.S. 5th Fleet Task Force 52, speaks during a Holocaust remembrance ceremony at the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain, April 30, 2023. The name of Petty Officer Michael Anthony Monsoor will now be among them. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Thanks for your help! And while there is no way that a steel and iron ship can ever replace the flesh and blood that was Michael Monsoor, at the same time, there is no more fitting memorial to him than a warship. Unrelated, Chris Kyle operated on the far western side of the city in support of additional special warfare operations; he reportedly killed 84 insurgents. Heavy enemy automatic weapons fire resulted in a wounded SEAL who was left exposed to enemy fire. Instead, Monsoor chose to protect his comrades by the sacrifice of his own life. On September 29, 2006, in the war-torn city of Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor, or "Mikey" as we called him, smothered a grenade with his body to save three of. Upon graduation from basic training, he attended Master At Arms "A" School. Monsoor was awarded the Silver Star for this action,[5][8] and was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq. Of the three SEALs on that rooftop corner, he had the only avenue of escape away from the blast, and if he had so chosen, he could have easily escaped. He was the ultimate teammate. They fought in 35 heated firefights; during these incidents Mike shot tens of thousands of 7.62 millimeter rounds to cover Delta Platoon's movement through streets that seemed to be paved with fire. Monsoor died approximately 30 minutes later from wounds sustained from the blast. He was a loyal friend and exceptional SEAL, and he is sorely missed by his brothers in Task Unit Bravo. On 11 different operations, Petty Officer Monsoor exposed himself to heavy enemy fire while shielding his teammates with suppressive fire. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Michael Anthony Monsoor (April 5, 1981 September 29, 2006) was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed during the Invasion of Iraq and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Year should not be greater than current year. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I am Michael Monsoor and I have given everythingFor you!. Delta Platoon was sent to Iraq in April 2006 and assigned to train Iraqi Army soldiers in Ramadi. I have looked at this picture over and over again and it speaks to me. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Your parents and family are also remembered, as they too have borne the pain of your absence. In spite of the chaos and danger which surrounds them, Michael is calm, almost smiling. A reception will be held on Thursday, May 4th 2023 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Eagle Hall at St. John. The hardened enemy was bent on destruction; they fought with ruthlessness, constantly on the attack with machine guns, mortars, grenades, and IEDs. Summary of eRumor:The eRumor describes the funeral of Navy petty officer Mike Monsoor, who lost is own life in Iraq to save the lives of other Navy SEALs. His father George and older brother Jim had both been proud Marines. Monsoor had also been posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his actions May 9, 2006 in Ramadi, when he and another SEAL pulled a team member shot in the leg to safety while bullets pinged off the ground around them. Failed to delete memorial. Try again later. Because of Petty Officer Monsoor's actions, he saved the lives of his 3 teammates and the IA soldiers. He was one of the best men I've ever met and although we were merely colleagues, I still mourn his every Memorial Day and September 29th. Learn more about merges. For this brave action, he earned a Silver Star. Instantly and without regard for his own safety, he threw himself onto the grenade to absorb the force of the explosion with his body, saving the lives of his two teammates. He chose a different path, said Mr. Winter, a path of honor. On numerous occasions, Michael Monsoor stared death in the face in his heroic defense of others. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. I served with him in the Military and I can tell you that he was humble and would do just about anything asked of him to help. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Instead, he dropped onto the grenade to shield the others from the blast. Having already endured so many hardships and numerous brushes with death no one would have faulted him had he chosen a path to safety. INSTANTLY AND WITHOUT REGARD FOR HIS OWN SAFETY, HE THREW HIMSELF ONTO THE GRENADE TO ABSORB THE FORCE OF THE EXPLOSION WITH HIS BODY, SAVING THE LIVES OF HIS TWO TEAMMATES. Nearly 60 years after he was first recommended for the nations highest military award, retired Col. Paris Davis, one Tech Sgt. In the Ma'laab district, Michael perfected his skills as an urban machine gunner. On September 29, 2006, in the war-torn city of Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor, or Mikey as we called him, smothered a grenade with his body to save three of his teammates. I leave nothing but love and I have no regrets. Learn more about managing a memorial . Petty Officer Second Class Michael Anthony Monsoor was born April 5, 1981 in Long Beach, Calif. Michael grew up in Garden Grove, Calif., as the third of four children of George and Sally Monsoor. Forrest Vosler received the Medal of Honor for saving the life of another airman despite his catastrophic President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award for valor in combat Jon and Andrew Erwin's grandfather Henry Eugene "Red" Erwin, Sr. was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Honor to retired Army Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. for conspicuous gallantry during Charles H. Coolidge passed away April 6, 2021 at the age of 99. On the last day of his life, on a rooftop in Ramadi, Navy SEAL Michael A. Monsoor was assigned to protect three SEAL snipers. Moments later a fragmentation grenade bounced off his chest and landed on the ground. Monsoor, a 25-year-old gunner, was killed in the explosion in Ramadi, west of Baghdad. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. I am Michael Monsoor, I love my country, my fellow SEALS and the men fighting along side us I have lived life to its fullest. [2][4] When he was a child, Monsoor was afflicted with asthma but strengthened his lungs by racing his siblings in the family's swimming pool. As I look at this picture, I hear a voice in a humble but confident tone. He then reentered a grueling SEAL program where only 23% pass, graduated at the top in the class of 2005 and was assigned to Delta Platoon. For these actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. All rights reserved. On Saint Michael's Day, September 29, 2006, Michael Monsoor would make the ultimate sacrifice. This account has been disabled.
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