Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor was the second Navy SEAL to give his life in defense of freedom in the Iraq War. A brief description of his heroic lifesaving actions on September 26, 2006 will show the world what it means to be a warrior and an American.
Monsoor, pictured in the foreground of the picture, was working as part of a four man unit providing sniper security for American forces conducting a raid in the area. While on the rooftop, his unit was confronted with the enemy who threw a grenade which stuck Monsoor in the chest and fell to the ground. Monsoor did not hesitate and threw himself on top of the grenade taking the brunt of the explosion which cost him his life. He saved the lives of the other members of the team who sustained minor wounds resulting from the explosion.
Monsoor was recommended for a medal for this action. However, this was not his first act of bravery to earn him recognition. On May 9th in Ramadi, Monsoor and teammates were involved in a gunfight while on patrol. As bullets pinged off the ground around their feet, they braved hostile fire and pulled a wounded teammate to safety. Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his actions.
Monsoor is a heroic example of the what it takes to be a warrior SEAL and his actions are held in the highest regard. He held himself to the tenants of warriorship and his death is a testament to the bond of our warrior brothers fighting in harms way so we can rest easy at night.
God bless you Michael. Rest easy.
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