And then he had communications equipment. They got him evacuated off the rooftop, and got him as fast as they could back to base, but that's where he passed away. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. On that day, Monsoor was part of a sniper overwatch security position with three other SEALs and eight Iraqi Army (IA) soldiers. Our strength is our brotherhood. The 610-foot, 15,000 ton USS Michael Monsoor is the U.S. Navy's second Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer and named after fallen Navy SEAL. I mean that's crushing. Monsoor, a 25-year-old gunner, was killed in the explosion in Ramadi, west of Baghdad. Fausone: Another person in the book that I think reflects Michael's character is Father Halladay. But fear is no match for my Faith. Tell us about finding those guys and in some measure pulling the stories out to make "Defend Us in Battle.". More importantly, how different groups whether it be at Fort Campbell or at Pendleton or in Norfolk, at churches, how wanted to make sure his name and his story in his sacrifice continued on. His funeral took place in October 12, 2006 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.Other Navy SEALs lined the procession and slapped the trident devices from their uniforms to affix them onto the casket. Market data provided by Factset. The hardened enemy was bent on destruction; they fought with ruthlessness, constantly on the attack with machine guns, mortars, grenades, and IEDs. 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. Although only he could have escaped the blast, Petty Officer Monsoor chose instead to protect his teammates. So the majority of the platoon will get ready, they'll pack up, they'll get things on their containers to head home and they'll start getting ready to phase out and the new team will come back in. Mikes gun is at the ready. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Navy Narrative: "On 29 September (2006), Monsoor was part of a sniper overwatch security position in eastern Ramadi, Iraq, with three other SEALs and eight Iraqi soldiers. He undoubtedly saved mine and the other SEALs lives, and we owe him., As Kristen Scharnberg of the ChicagoTribune summarized in tribute, The men who were there that day say they could see the options flicker across Michael Mansoors face: save himself or save the men he had long considered brothers. STEVE INSKEEP, host: The White House is about to bestow the highest military award on a Navy SEAL from Southern California. Michael Anthony Monsoor (5 April 1981 - 29 September 2006) was a U.S. Navy SEAL killed during the Iraq War. Like many kids, he wanted to test himself and be the best he could in service and made his way through BUD/S and became a Navy SEAL in March 2005. The men fighting alongside us in the streets are infantrymengrunts. Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, which was presented by President George W. Bush to Monsoor's parents on April 8, 2008. Security services could have stopped Manchester Arena attack if they acted on intelligence, and bomber's own family 'holds significant responsibility' for his radicalisation, damning report finds PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 5, 2020) Seaman Davon Ramos, from New York, looks through binoculars while standing watch on the port bridge wing aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) during a vertical replenishment with Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Regan (CVN 76). Monsoor . It wasn't like someone said something, I meant these really happened. Delta Platoon was sent to Iraq in April 2006 and assigned to train Iraqi Army soldiers in Ramadi. Michael Monsoor is the second Zumwalt-class destroyer to enter the fleet. And that's what it is. Instead, he threw himself onto the live grenade, shielding his fellow soldiers from the immediate explosion. Two SEALs next to Monsoor were injured; another who was 10 to 15 feet from the blast was unhurt. He attended Catholic Mass devotionally before operations, and often spoke lovingly of his family - his older brother, a police officer and former Marine for whom he held great respect; his sister, a nurse; and his younger brother, a college football player. Additionally, a nearby mosque called insurgents to arms to fight Coalition Forces. The guys talk about the weight you carry, the extra weight. On September 29, 2006, Ramadi, Iraq was considered the most dangerous city on planet earth for American servicemen. Exploit isn't the right word - that happens right? This voice says to me: I am patrolling through the streets of Ramadi. The 610-foot, 15,000-ton ship, built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for the U.S. Navy, was named for Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor. It is the first Navy combat ship named for fallen Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor, who was posthumously . Words seem insufficient to recognize him as the most honorable, decent, unselfish, brave man who gave his life to save others. We worked hand-in-hand and one by one with his teammates. The ship honors Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor, a Navy SEAL who was posthumously awarded the Medal of . They were providing overwatch security while joint and combined forces were conducting missions in the area. A little-known tribute some Navy SEALs gave to a fallen comrade is gaining notice. It was such an honor and they felt safe with me because I wasn't just a reporter. Fausone: Go ahead and set us up for what happened on September 29, 2006 when Michael and three other snipers were there. As we trained and prepared to deploy to Iraq, everyone learned that Mike was an incredible person. They are willing to go to the ends of the Earth. Monsoor yelled, Grenade! and dropped on top of the grenade prior to it exploding. 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 . 120. 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. I enlisted because of people like him, because of people who are willing to fight and die for their fellow man. You tell the story of Michael improving himself and getting through BUD/S. As a communicator and machine-gunner on patrols, Monsoor carried 100 pounds (45kg) of gear in temperatures often exceeding 100 degrees. So many guys have named their kids after him because they just loved him so much. And because of that, his men were able to get to safety. "And when it was all over, the simple wooden coffin had become a gold-plated memorial to a hero who will never be forgotten.. It's not always a religious thing, sometimes it's just that you have somebody safe you can express your fears with. Bullet holes cover the rubbled buildings. The reason I learned a little bit about it is my husband is an active-duty SEAL. The grenade hit Monsoor in the chest and fell onto the floor. Michael obviously knew what was going down, as he was operating on this nightly basis. 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. Monsoor was engaged in a firefight in Ramadi when, according to the military report, he and another SEAL pulled a team member shot in the leg to safety while bullets pinged off the ground around them., On 29 September (2006), Monsoor was part of a sniper overwatch security position in eastern Ramadi, Iraq, with three other SEALs and eight Iraqi soldiers. I've been in the industry for about 15 years now, and nothing has been as meaningful to me as Michael's story - to really kind of uncover it and now share it with the world. This story is so incredible so it really gives people a perspective and a glimpse into who was this boy that made this split-second decision that changed lives forever. People want to know everything all the time. He entered Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training and graduated from Class 250 on September 2, 2004, as one of the top performers in his class. A very uneventful day at first, Jim. May 7, 1976 - June 28, 2005. The following month, his rating changed from Quartermaster to Master-at-Arms, and he was assigned to Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 3.[3][7]. Michael Anthony Monsoor (April 5, 1981 - September 29, 2006) was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed during Invasion of Iraq and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Just let them have their brother. Though he carried himself in a calm and composed fashion, he constantly led the charge to bring the fight to the enemy. Some of details in the email are inaccurate.Petty Officer Second Class Mike Monsoor was a US Navy SEAL assigned to Task Unit Bravo in Ar Ramadi in Iraq. Michael definitely inspired him in that, Michael was a SEAL first. Rea: Michael had a crazy deployment and super high tempo operating throughout the whole thing, and then they were finally starting to wind down after about six months. During the battle, a grenade bounced off Monsoors chest and landed on the roof. Michael died thirty minutes later, having made the ultimate sacrifice. You had middle school classes want to make videos and learned about his story. Kirsten Wang. He will safeguard our families, as he safeguarded his own family. 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. He's such a cool dude, he's so masculine, so strong, and he was there. He was located closest to the egress route out of the sniper hide-sight watching for enemy activity through a tactical periscope over the parapet wall. One of the lessons here that I think folks learned, and it's kind of interesting, is Michael had asthma as a kid and had to overcome all the medical challenges that go through childhood when you can't breathe when you have an asthma problem. Collectively it weighed more than 100 pounds. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! I have looked at this picture over and over again and it speaks to me. Silver Strand Training Complex. Rea: It's so true. Faced with the choice to save his comrades or save himself, Monsoor threw himself on the grenade, absorbing the impact. A couple of other things that I think go to his character, which ultimately leads to him making the ultimate sacrifice, his commanding officer in Ramadi in the Spring of 2006 was Lieutenant Commander Jocko Willink. The parents of Master-At-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor accepted the nation's highest military honor on behalf of their son during a White House ceremony April 8, 2008. A Navy SEAL sacrificed his life to save his comrades by throwing himself on top of a grenade Iraqi insurgents tossed into their sniper hideout, fellow members of the elite force said. Anticipating further attacks, Monsoor, three SEAL snipers and three Iraqi Army soldiers took up a rooftop position. Rose, how did you get involved in helping write and shape this book? I just thought that was so incredible. USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) will be commissioned into Navy service. Fausone: I think that's one of the lessons, right? 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. Can you talk to us a little bit about learning that part of the story, which I suspect his parents knew nothing about when he was over in Iraq? Michael the Archangel by Guido Reni, Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome, 1636. I mean this really is a story about Brotherhood and father/son. Michael Monsoor, a Navy Seal, sacrificed his life for his buddies on Sept 29th. Many of my brothers have fallen. AS ENEMY ACTIVITY INCREASED, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR TOOK POSITION WITH HIS MACHINE GUN BETWEEN TWO TEAMMATES ON AN OUTCROPPING OF THE ROOF. Thank you so much for having me and for filling your listeners in a little bit. Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor was killed in battle in Iraq in September 2006, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in April. It is the first Navy combat ship named for fallen Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions while serving in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released). They weren't Navy SEALs. Monsoor, a 25-year-old gunner, was killed in the explosion in Ramadi, west of Baghdad. Legal Statement. Naval Sea Cadet Corps unit named the "Michael A. Monsoor Battalion" based in Camp Pendleton, California. But I know that, he died doing something he loved. He was a member of the elite branch of the Navy called SEALS, which stands for SEa, Air and Land. He was Catholic and he found this incredible priest. Contact. It was the Army, the first of the 506 Battalion. 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. All of the rest of the men, three SEALs, and the Iraqi interpreters, survived because of what Michael did for them willingly. He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him. A couple of hours later, an insurgency fighter closed on the overwatch position and threw a fragment grenade into the overwatch position which hit Monsoor in the chest before falling in front of him. [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. Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael Anthony Monsoor. Fausone: And again, that's the lesson to learn. He wanted him, and to make sure anyone else who wanted to would get home, so he stayed. Rose, thanks for bringing this story to life and adding it to the library of literature on Medal of Honor recipients. He never gave up. We've talked a little bit about the reaction to this sacrifice, but does the family feel that the sacrifice going forward in a ripple effect, will that continue to go forward? 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. Rea: I know. 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. 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. They divided into two groups of four and they were providing bounding sniper overwatch for their Brothers in Arms. USSMichael Monsoor (DDG-1001), the second ship in the Zumwalt class of guided missile destroyers, was also named in his honor. April 5, 1981 - Sept. 29, 2006. Monsoor died about 30 minutes later from wounds caused by the grenade explosion. [5][6], A grenade was thrown onto the rooftop by an insurgent on the street below. As the coffin passed, video shows each SEAL slapping down the gold Trident from his uniform and deeply embedding it in Monsoor's wooden coffin. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. To me, they're worth dying for, because there's a bond between brothers, and that bond transcends blood. Mike was one of the bravest men on the battlefield, never allowing the enemy to discourage him. His funeral in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego . It is a city devastated by war. THE ENEMY CONTINUED TO ASSAULT THE ELEMENT, ENGAGING THEM WITH A ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADE AND SMALL ARMS FIRE. The 1,063 acre site has a firing range, an administration building, and a dormitory. I met Mike Monsoor when he checked into SEAL Team Three as a new, highly-motivated young frogman. USS Michael Monsoor is the second of three Zumwalt-class destroyers ordered by the Navy. Copyright 2023 Navy SEALs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Demitrius J. Williams). All morning long the overwatch position received harassment fire that had become a typical part of the day for the security team. The vessel was adrift in the Gulf of Aden for three days due to an engine. 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. Market data provided by Factset. Thank you for all that you are doing to bring awareness to our wonderful veterans. Funeral. Michael just took all that on and he was never one to back down from anything. Rea: Yeah. Market data provided by Factset. Quote job ref. So I thought it was a nice touch to add that all in. Instead, he dropped onto the grenade to shield the others from the blast. 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. AS ENEMY ACTIVITY INCREASED, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR TOOK POSITION WITH HIS MACHINE GUN BETWEEN TWO TEAMMATES ON AN OUTCROPPING OF THE ROOF. They said no to me Jim, for two years, because they're so private. Give us a little bit about how George is thinking about this, how the rest of the family is thinking about this? Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. In the book, "Defend Us in Battle: The True Story of MA2 Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipient Michael A. Monsoor". [2] His father also served in the United States military as a Marine. Your act and demonstrated honor is a high standard for all of us. I think that was the way that it was always meant to be. LATEST NEWS The 40th Annual San Francisco Fleet Week Begins. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Who was I named after? SAN DIEGO - Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) held a change of command. All morning long the overwatch position received harassment fire that had become a typical part of the day for the security team. 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. Then you read about these guys in the story when Michael was in Italy and he was in this waiting pattern to go back to get a second chance. "We were at a SEAL bar in San Diego called McP's, and we were having a wake for one of our guys that just died, I believe it was Michael Monsoor. The first, USS Zumwalt, is named after Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr., chief of naval operations from 1970 to 1974. Monsoor was born April 5, 1981, in Long Beach, California, the third of four children of Sally Ann (Boyle) and George Paul Monsoor. 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. When Mike died, a picture of him circulated the news. 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. A mutually supporting SEAL/IA position also killed an enemy fighter during the morning hours. An incredible athlete, Mike enjoyed snowboarding, body boarding, spear fishing, motorcycle riding, and driving his Corvette. President Bush presents the Medal of Honor to Sally and George Monsoor, parents of Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor, during an East Room ceremony on Tuesday. Not everyone can step in and do it that well, that fast. All rights reserved. Talk a little bit about the role and responsibility that goes with being that automatic weapon operator. 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. 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. Fausone: One of the things you talk about is as Michael was going through and became a SEAL, he wanted to go on to sniper school. [20], As part of modernization, Garden Grove High School, where Michael Monsoor attended, dedicated the newly built stadium to him, naming it "Michael Monsoor Memorial Stadium". In that split second, which is all that he had, he jumped on top of it and shielded the blast with his own body. The grenade hit Monsoor in the chest before falling to the ground. Ahead of the ceremony, Master-At-Arms 2nd Cl. Sally Monsoor, mother of Michael Monsoor and the ship's sponsor, is escorted on stage during the commissioning ceremony for the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) on Jan. 26 . In the morning, his team observed four enemy fighters armed with AK-47s reconnoitering from roads in the sector to conduct follow-on attacks. [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. Rea: I think that is one of my favorite parts because even thinking about writing those words. "The procession went on nearly half an hour," Bush said. Some sort of bonding and love of your fellow man deepens in those situations. During the Battle of Ramadi, SEAL Team Three was sent to Ramadi, Iraq in April 2006 and assigned to train Iraqi Army soldiers. I miss my mother, my father, my sister, and my brothers. On 11 different operations, Petty Officer Monsoor exposed himself to heavy enemy fire while shielding his teammates with suppressive fire. He was only the second SEAL to die in Iraq since the war began. I and the other members of SEAL Team Three, Task Unit Bruiser, had the honor of participating in the commissioning ceremony. I feel so honored that I was able to play a small role in now bringing his story to the world because George told me one of the reasons that finally got him to say yes was he said my son was so much more than just a boy who jumped on a grenade because that's what the average person in the public knew him as. I've done a lot of projects. Don't consider yourself a loser. Element snipers thwarted the enemy's initial attempt by eliminating two insurgents. Upon graduation from basic training, he attended Quartermaster "A" School, and then transferred to Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Italy for a short period of time. On September 29, 2006, Michael Monsoor and three SEAL snipers watched vigilantly for enemy activity from a rooftop post in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. This was one of the last missions, which is just even worse. In September 2006, Michael laid down his life for his brothers in arms. Michael Monsoor is the second Zumwalt-class destroyer to enter the fleet. He will inspire the crew, just as he inspired his teammates. Who has the courage to do that? Monsoor described as an "outgoing guy" by his grandfather, George Monsoor, Sr. was killed on Sept. 29, 2006. He was a loyal friend and exceptional SEAL, and he is sorely missed by his brothers in Task Unit Bravo. April 5, 1981 - Sept. 29, 2006. By June 21, 2022 springhill elementary school calendar on michael monsoor funeral June 21, 2022 springhill elementary school calendar on michael monsoor funeral The future USS Michael Monsoor, named for Michael Monsoor, a Navy SEAL who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Ramadi, Iraq, on September. So, Michael willingly volunteered to stay and continue operating. The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to. As Mikes coffin passed, each SEAL, having removed his gold Trident from his uniform, slapped it down embedding the Trident in the wooden coffin. SEAL snipers from his roof engaged two of them which resulted in one enemy wounded in action and one enemy killed in action. Michael Anthony Monsoor (April 5, 1981 - September 29, 2006) was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. For service as set forth in the following CITATION: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Automatic Weapons Gunner for Naval Special Warfare Task Group Arabian Peninsula, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 29 September 2006. He said he died in the state of grace and for what Catholics believe, with the sacraments and what else. Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for diving onto a grenade to save his teammates in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, on September 29, 2006. The text of his citation reads: For service as set forth in the following. Requiescate in pace. [9], The display moved many attending the funeral, including President Bush, who spoke about the incident later during a speech stating: "The procession went on nearly half an hour, and when it was all over, the simple wooden coffin had become a gold-plated memorial to a hero who will never be forgotten."[9]. As enemy activity increased, Petty Officer Monsoor took position with his machine gun between two teammates on an outcropping of the roof. Exactly with that weapon, he was providing cover fire. When I started reading the memorials at the back of the book, I could feel how meaningful different memorials would have been to Michael. The Moving Funeral of Petty Officer Mike Monsoor-Truth! His sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. Instead, Monsoor chose to protect his comrades by the sacrifice of his own life. Navy Narrative:On 29 September (2006), Monsoor was part of a sniper overwatch security position in eastern Ramadi, Iraq, with three other SEALs and eight Iraqi soldiers. I had no idea. - Source Even before I jumped into really writing the story, I had no idea that he quit BUD/S once. Get the recap of top opinion commentary and original content throughout the week. George Monsoor (Michael's father) and Rose Rea detail in their book, "Defend Us in Battle", Michael had prepared for this selfless act his whole life - a life that inspires us to have a similar generosity of heart. Ramadi had been a violent and intense area for a very strong and aggressive insurgency for some time. His sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. Although only . 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Tell us about this day that will always be remembered. IN THE EARLY MORNING, INSURGENTS PREPARED TO EXECUTE A COORDINATED ATTACK BY RECONNOITERING THE AREA AROUND THE ELEMENTS POSITION. During Operation Kentucky Jumper, a combined Coalition battalion clearance and isolation operation in southern Ar Ramadi, he served as automatic weapons gunner in a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army (IA) sniper overwatch element positioned on a residential rooftop in a violent sector and historical stronghold for insurgents. Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPACT) 2022. May the Lord continue to comfort you. On January 26, 2019, the U.S. Navy commissioned a ship named the USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001). He gave his life to protect comrades . Clyde B. Jones Funeral Home and Versus Legal Attorneys-at-Law specially invite you to attend. 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. 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. Because of Petty Officer Monsoor's actions, he saved the lives of his 3 teammates and the IA soldiers. Because there is nothing more important to me than my family. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. We all hit those challenges in life and it's so easy to ring the bell which you do to get out of the BUD/S and SEAL training. Legal Statement. The grenade detonated as he came down on top of it, mortally wounding him. The new guys still can do some fun things, but for him to step into this role and provide such wonderful, tactical awareness and to do his job so well, it was just a huge, huge testament to him throwing himself in and giving his all. I thought that was beautiful and respectful.

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