The video, however, shows that the casket was stationary, and the SEALs placed the pins on the casket, then pounded them into the wood. Michael Anthony Monsoor (5 April 1981 - 29 September 2006) was a U.S. Navy SEAL killed during the Iraq War. He was the ultimate teammate. Immediately, Monsoor yelled "Grenade!" cemeteries found in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Market data provided by Factset. 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. 0 cemeteries found in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. Immediately, Monsoor yelled "Grenade!" and jumped onto the grenade, covering it with his body. From here we almost lose our breath as we follow the rapid upward trajectory his life would take. Naval Sea Cadet Corps unit named the "Michael A. Monsoor Battalion" based in Camp Pendleton, California. 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. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. While vigilantly watching for enemy activity, an enemy fighter hurled a hand grenade onto the roof from an unseen location. Our strength is our brotherhood. or redistributed. SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2023) Sailors move ordnance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). His boyhood dream of being a SEAL began to be realized when, at 20 years of age, he joined the Navy. But fear is no match for my Faith. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger. If not then rest assured that these fine men and women of our military will continue to serve and protect. I am damn proud of our military. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The grenade hit him in the chest and bounced onto the deck. At his funeral in San Diego, California, SEALs lined up on both sides of the route of the pallbearers and loudly slapped gold tridents from their uniforms on the wooden casket as a tribute to their fallen comrade.The Truth:The story is true and, despite the comment about not being reported by the media, was given coverage by several news outlets across the U.S. including Fox news. He attended Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School and Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove, California and played tight-end on the school's football team, graduating in 1999. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. The slaps were audible from across the cemetery; by the time the coffin arrived grave side, it looked as though it had a gold inlay from all the Tridents pinned to it. 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.. He then maintained suppressive fire while the wounded SEAL received tactical casualty treatment. Failed to delete flower. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Rest in peace, Michael Monsoor. With unflinching selflessness he gave his life so that others might live. The following month, his rating changed from Quartermaster to Master-at-Arms, and he was assigned to SEAL Team 3 Delta Platoon. 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. Mike and his platoon operated in a highly contested part of Ramadi city called the Ma'laab district. He deployed with his platoon to Iraq in April 2006 in support of OperationIraqi Freedom, and was assigned to Task Unit Bravo in Ar Ramadi. As shown at the end of the tribute video linked below, during Monsoor's funeral service, as the casket was taken from the hearse to the gravesite, fellow SEALs lined up in two columns to slap and embed the gold Tridents (a pin, pictured above, awarded for successful completion of SEAL Qualification Training) from their uniforms onto the top of Monsoor's coffin: (We believe the photograph of the coffin displayed above was actually taken at the funeral of fellow SEAL James Suh, who gave his life in Afghanistan on 28 June 2005. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. I miss my mother, my father, my sister, and my brothers. He had been near the only exit to the rooftop when the grenade hit him in the chest and bounced to the floor. We have set your language to Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. During Mike Monsoor's funeral in San Diego, as his coffin was being moved from the hearse to the grave site at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, SEALs were lined up on both sides of the pallbearers route forming a column of two's, with the coffin moving up the center. Snopes.com says it believes the photo was taken at the funeral of SEAL James Suh, killed in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. By his undaunted courage, fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of certain death, Petty Officer Monsoor gallantly gave his life for his country, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. 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. Named for a Medal of Honor recipient and Navy SEAL, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) will be commissioned Jan. 25. The responsibility for protecting the rest of the unit fell squarely on his shoulders. Though he carried himself in a calm and composed fashion, he constantly led the charge to bring the fight to the enemy. 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. The 1,063 acre site has a firing range, an administration building, and a dormitory. Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously in a ceremony at the White House April 8, 2008. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Although only he could have escaped the blast, Petty Officer Monsoor chose instead to protect his teammates. On September 29, 2006, Ramadi, Iraq was considered the most dangerous city on planet earth for American servicemen. Civilians aiding the insurgents blocked off the streets, and a nearby mosque had broadcast a message for people to fight against the Americans and the Iraqi soldiers. In April 2008, Monsoor was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. Market data provided by Factset. During combat patrols he walked behind the platoon point man with his Mk 48 machinegun so that he could protect his platoon from a frontal enemy attack. ALTHOUGH ONLY HE COULD HAVE ESCAPED THE BLAST, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR CHOSE INSTEAD TO PROTECT HIS TEAMMATES. Each time [terrorists] assaulted his team with small arms fire or rocket propelled grenades, he quickly assessed the situation, determined the best course of action to counter the enemy assaults, and implemented his plan to gain the best tactical advantage.2, In the midst of such violent action, Michael Monsoor displayed what Secretary of the Navy, Donald Winter described as a cool headedness under fire and when hostility broke out, he proved he was a SEAL you wanted on your team.3. Many of my brothers have fallen. At point-blank range, it couldn't miss. Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously in a ceremony at the White House April 8, 2008. A fellow Navy Seal who knew and trained with Monsoor told TruthorFiction.com that he had already earned a Silver Star for Bravery and a Bronze Star for separate acts of valor. Nearly 60 years after he was first recommended for the nations highest military award, retired Col. Paris Davis, one Tech Sgt. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Snopes.com is not refuting Monsoor's own pin tribute; it has rated the e-mail as true. Thank-you again for Michael's service and your sacrifice. I enlisted because of people like him, because of people who are willing to fight and die for their fellow man. As a tribute to Saint Michael the Archangel, who he felt was there with them, he included the short exorcism which invokes the warrior angel to be our protection against wickedness., Such protection was sorely needed especially considering that 75% of the missions involving Michaels platoon came under attack. As a communicator and machine-gunner on patrols, Monsoor carried 100 pounds (45kg) of gear in temperatures often exceeding 100 degrees. [1] He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training BUD/S class 250 in 2004. Claim: Account describes Navy SEALs' funereal tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Mike Monsoor. I know because my father and brother were also gruntsproud Marine riflemen. I want to make them smile and laugh but I am far from home. Most notably, the Army Infantry, Navy SEAL and Iraqi Army combined force helped to pacify the most violent city in Al Anbar province setting conditions for the Sunni Awakening. His sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. [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. Without hesitation and showing no regard for his own life, he threw himself onto the grenade, smothering it to protect his teammates who were lying in close proximity. 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. He was gifted at everything he did, hard-working, funny, and selfless. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Michael Monsoor (15971597)? For his heroism he was awarded the Bronze Star. Try again later. I am Michael Monsoor I miss my family. . It was an appropriate end for a Catholic soldier who, according to many reports, was a practicing Catholic. His mother, Sally, when visiting him, said he hardly ever stopped running. Verify and try again. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The hardened enemy was bent on destruction; they fought with ruthlessness, constantly on the attack with machine guns, mortars, grenades, and IEDs. He will receive the award for his actions in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on Sept. 29, 2006. Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor received the Medal of Honor posthumously in a ceremony at the White House April 8, 2008. This should be front-page news instead of the crap we see everyday. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. Mike and his fellow SEALs accounted for 84 enemy fighters killed in action and the detainment of numerous insurgents. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Because of Petty Officer Monsoor's actions, he saved the lives of his 3 teammates and the IA soldiers. 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. IN THE EARLY MORNING, INSURGENTS PREPARED TO EXECUTE A COORDINATED ATTACK BY RECONNOITERING THE AREA AROUND THE ELEMENT'S POSITION. [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. WHILE THE SEALS VIGILANTLY WATCHED FOR ENEMY ACTIVITY, AN INSURGENT THREW A HAND GRENADE FROM AN UNSEEN LOCATION, WHICH BOUNCED OFF PETTY OFFICER MONSOORS CHEST AND LANDED IN FRONT OF HIM. Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, which was presented by President George W. Bush to Monsoor's parents on April 8, 2008. It showed Mike and his platoon mates in the war-torn streets of Ramadi, shrouded in a mist of greenish-yellow smoke, which was used to mask their movement from the enemy. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Petty Officer Monsoor's actions could not have been more selfless or clearly intentional. The unit symbol is composed of Petty Officer Monsoor's Medal of Honor, SEAL Trident, and Master-at-Arms shield. Instead I smile at the Iraqi children when we pass them by. Monsoor's position made him the only SEAL on the rooftop with quick access to an escape route. He described in detail a photo of Michael released shortly after his death. There were also several blogs that called the whole story a rumor, citing that it was impossible to embed the trident pins and line them up so well as the casket moved between the lines of SEALs. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Instead, Monsoor chose to protect his comrades by the sacrifice of his own life. The citation accompanying the medal describes how he exposed himself to heavy enemy fire while shielding his teammates with suppressive fire. Ramadi at the time was the epicenter of the insurgency in Iraq, a city filled with peril. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Two other SEALs next to him at the time were injured by the explosion but survived. After the engagements, the local populace blocked off the roads in the area with rocks to keep civilians away and to warn insurgents of the presence of his Coalition sniper element. He will inspire the crew, just as he inspired his teammates. The same photo is there. His funeral, attended (in the words of President Bush) by "nearly every SEAL on the West Coast," was held on 12 October 2006 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. His face is calm, almost smilingdespite the obvious chaos and danger around him. A mass of christian burial will be held on Thursday, May 4th 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. John the Beloved Catholic Church (6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA 22101). Fr. Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor had been near the only door to the rooftop structure Sept. 29 when the grenade hit him in the chest and bounced to the floor, said four SEALs who spoke to The Associated Press this week on condition of anonymity because their work requires their identities to remain secret. There was a problem getting your location. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. There was an error deleting this problem. Michael attended Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School and Garden Grove High School where he played tight end on the Argonaut football team and graduated in 1999. I met Mike Monsoor when he checked into SEAL Team Three as a new, highly-motivated young frogman. The grenade exploded seconds later and Monsoor's body absorbed most of the force of the blast. He was also a SEAL communicator which required him to carry a rucksack full of communications equipment in addition to his MK 48 machine gun full of ammunition. As shown at the end of the tribute video linked below, during Monsoor's funeral service, as the casket was taken from the hearse to the gravesite, fellow SEALs lined up in two columns to slap. USSMichael Monsoor (DDG-1001), the second ship in the Zumwalt class of guided missile destroyers, was also named in his honor. 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. Without hesitation and showing no regard for his own life, he threw himself onto the grenade, smothering it to protect his teammates who were lying in close proximity. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. MEDAL OF HONORMA2 US NAVYAFGHANISTAN IRAQNo Regrets, Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Monsoor quickly smothered the grenade with his body, absorbing the resulting explosion and saving his comrades from serious injury or death. Patricia Monsoor, his aunt and godmother, said he went to confession frequently and other soldiers who were not practicing would sometimes follow [him to Mass] because of his good example.. Iraq War Medal of Honor Recipient. On that day, Monsoor was part of a sniper overwatch security position with three other SEALs and eight Iraqi Army (IA) soldiers. 190126-N-XN177-1115 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 26, 2019) Sailors stand in formation during the commissioning ceremony for the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), Jan. 26, 2019. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. I am far away from home. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. When the grenade landed in front of him, Michael Monsoor knew that the length of the fuse would not allow him to toss it out. [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. Lord, protect my brothers above all else. [5][6], Monsoor enlisted in the United States Navy on March 24, 2001, and attended Basic Training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois. I want to hold my nephews and nieces again. At his Oct. 12 funeral, as the e-mail states, Navy SEALs took their trident pins and pounded them . 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. 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. Yes, the basic account is true, according to various Navy reports and fact-checking sources, although a few details in the e-mail are inaccurate. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The trident is a U.S. Navy special warfare badge worn by SEALs. BY HIS UNDAUNTED COURAGE, FIGHTING SPIRIT, AND UNWAVERING DEVOTION TO DUTY IN THE FACE OF CERTAIN DEATH, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR GALLANTLY GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY, THEREBY REFLECTING GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHOLDING THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE. He flung himself onto the . Try again. Michael Monsoor was there in the midst of it all. Get the recap of top opinion commentary and original content throughout the week. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. On that day, he was on a rooftop over-watch in the most contested part of the city called the Malaab district. Instead, Monsoor chose to protect his comrades by the sacrifice of his own life. MASTER AT ARMS SECOND CLASS, SEA, AIR and LANDMICHAEL A. MONSOOR In spite of the chaos and danger which surrounds them, Michael is calm, almost smiling. He was 25. 1. AS ENEMY ACTIVITY INCREASED, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR TOOK POSITION WITH HIS MACHINE GUN BETWEEN TWO TEAMMATES ON AN OUTCROPPING OF THE ROOF. May the Lord continue to comfort you. The grenade detonated as he came down on top of it, mortally wounding him. I am Michael Monsoor. But we fight onfor the men to our left and rightwe fight on. Ahead of the ceremony, Master-At-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoors teammates share his story of his courageous and selfless actions. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home (11800 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904). On September 29, 2006, an insurgent threw a grenade onto a rooftop where Monsoor and several other SEALs and Iraqi soldiers were positioned. Instead, Monsoor chose to protect his comrades by the sacrifice of his own life. Petty Officer 2nd Class Monsoor sacrificed his life to save his comrades by throwing himself on top of a grenade that Iraqi insurgents tossed into their sniper hideout. FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY AT THE RISK OF HIS LIFE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AS AUTOMATIC WEAPONS GUNNER FOR NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE TASK GROUP ARABIAN PENINSULA, IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM ON 29 SEPTEMBER 2006. Failed to delete memorial. Get email updates about Michael A. Monsoor delivered directly to your inbox. Instead, he dropped onto the grenade to shield the others from the blast. hide-sight in time to escape harm. Additionally, a nearby mosque called insurgents to arms to fight Coalition Forces. I leave nothing but love and I have no regrets. The picture shows Michael walking at the head of his platoon, through the war-torn streets of Ramadi. He was also posthumously given the Silver Star for helping carry a wounded team member to safety during an attack, Snopes.com reported. I thought you might like to see a memorial for MA2 Michael Anthony Monsoor I found on Findagrave.com. 1:09 EVERETT One of the Navy's newest destroyers paid a visit to Puget Sound this weekend. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Forrest Vosler, Biden Awards 3 Soldiers Medals of Honor for Valor, The Erwin Brothers Share Their Grandfather's WWII Medal of Honor Story and Talk About Their Movie "American Underdog. I have looked at this picture over and over again and it speaks to me. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Monsoor died approximately 30 minutes later from wounds sustained from the blast. 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. [19], There is a U.S. Michael A. Monsoor has been listed as one of the Warfare good articles under the good article criteria. 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. Petty Officer Monsoor's actions could not have been more selfless or clearly intentional. While moving toward extraction, the Iraqi Army and Naval Special Warfare overwatch team received effective enemy automatic weapons fire resulting in one SEAL wounded in action. STEVE INSKEEP, host: The White House is about to bestow the highest military award on a Navy SEAL from Southern California. As gun fire chewed up the asphalt around him, Michael snatched the wounded soldier from the jaws of death with one arm, returned enemy fire with the other and then dragged him to safety. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 29 September 2006. May the Lord comfort you. 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. GREAT NEWS! Vast swaths of Ukraine have been transformed into potential crime scenes. AS A MEMBER OF A COMBINED SEAL AND IRAQI ARMY SNIPER OVERWATCH ELEMENT, TASKED WITH PROVIDING EARLY WARNING AND STAND-OFF PROTECTION FROM A ROOFTOP IN AN INSURGENT HELD SECTOR OF AR RAMADI, IRAQ, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF BY HIS EXCEPTIONAL BRAVERY IN THE FACE OF GRAVE DANGER. 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. As described in the final two paragraphs of a Summary of Action (SOA) regarding the circumstances of his death: While vigilantly watching for enemy activity, an enemy fighter hurled a hand grenade onto the roof from an unseen location. The e-mail was sent, it says, because the media won't make this news "and I am forwarding it because I am proud of our military and the men and women who serve in it." I am Michael Monsoor and I have given everythingFor you!. By his bold initiative, undaunted courage, and complete dedication to duty, Petty Officer Monsoor reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He then finishes his speech with the words he imagines Michael saying to him. Michael enlisted in the U.S. Navy March 21, 2001, and attended Basic Training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Example: [Collected via e-mail, July 2008]. Once he and his men established a sniper overwatch position, he deftly transitioned to his role as a SEAL communicator calling in tank support and transmitting enemy situation reports to the 1-506 PIR Commander. Due to expected enemy action, the officer in charge repositioned him with his automatic heavy machine gun in the direction of the enemy's most likely avenue of approach. Petty Officer Monsoor was the Platoon Machine Gunner of an overwatch element, providing security for an Iraqi Army Brigade during counter-insurgency operations. MASTER-AT-ARMS SECOND CLASS (SEA, AIR AND LAND) MICHAEL A. MONSOOR, MA2 MICHAEL A. MONSOOR, USN with sailors on his tour. Surely there is a special place in God's realm for him. Shortly thereafter, an enemy fighter shot a rocket-propelled grenade at his building. Search above to list available cemeteries. USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) will be commissioned into Navy service. His quiet demeanor and dedication to his friends matched the "Silent Warrior" SEAL mentality that was to become his calling in life. Delta Platoon was sent to Iraq in April 2006 and assigned to train Iraqi Army soldiers in Ramadi. Petty Officer Monsoor maintained suppressive fire as the wounded SEAL received tactical casualty treatment to his leg. [12][13], For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as Platoon Machine Gunner in Sea, Air, Land Team THREE (SEAL-3), Naval Special Warfare Task Group Arabian Peninsula, Task Unit Ramadi, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 9 May 2006. ", Army Ranger Legend Ralph Puckett Receives Medal of Honor, World War II Hero Charles Coolidge Receives Medal of Honor in 1945, Crews Work to Save WWII Ship Taking on Water, See the Final 'Top Gun: Maverick' Trailer, War Crimes Watch: She's Working to Make Putin Pay, Sniper Videos, Sniper Rifles, Sniper Kills: The Best of the Best. In the Ma'laab district, Michael perfected his skills as an urban machine gunner. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He continued to provide effective suppressive fire while simultaneously dragging the wounded SEAL to safety. Joan Elizabeth Brennan Donnelly, passed into the perpetual light on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in her home. Year should not be greater than current year. The following month, his rating changed from Quartermaster to Master-at-Arms, and he was assigned to Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 3.[3][7]. AS ENEMY ACTIVITY INCREASED, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR TOOK POSITION WITH HIS MACHINE GUN BETWEEN TWO TEAMMATES ON AN OUTCROPPING OF THE ROOF. He received the award for his actions in Ar Ramadi . . An insurgent closed in and threw a fragmentation grenade into the overwatch position. Failed to report flower. [3] His father is of Lebanese and Irish descent, and his mother has Irish ancestry. Without hesitation and showing no regard for his own life, he threw himself onto the grenade, smothering it to protect his teammates who were lying in close proximity. Michael Monsoor is the second Zumwalt-class destroyer to enter the fleet. A brotherhood bound by sweat and blood and tears. 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. It was one of those rare moments when life passes before your eyes. He immediately leapt to his feet and yelled "grenade" to alert his teammates of impending danger, but they could not evacuate the sniper hide-sight in time to escape harm. I have not looked back. I want to hold my nieces and nephews again. [5], During the funeral, as the coffin was moving from the hearse to the grave site, Navy SEALs were lined up forming a column of twos on both sides of the pallbearers' route, with the coffin moving up the center.