The following month, his rating changed from Quartermaster to Master-at-Arms, and he was assigned to SEAL Team 3 Delta Platoon. While vigilantly watching for enemy activity, an enemy fighter hurled a hand grenade onto the roof from an unseen location. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [21][22][23], Michael Monsoor is mentioned in the book of Rorke Denver "Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior". Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. As we approach the Anniversary of Mikey's sacrifice, I want to tell you about this man. After further training A system error has occurred. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Salvation Army . Check out Military.com's original video series today. May the Lord continue to comfort you. His sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. Example: [Collected via e-mail, July 2008]. 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. Market data provided by Factset. On that day, he was on a rooftop over-watch in the most contested part of the city called the Malaab district. SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2023) Sailors move ordnance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). 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. When an insurgent's . I met Mike Monsoor when he checked into SEAL Team Three as a new, highly-motivated young frogman. Some months later the injured soldier had a dream of the incident where the Michael who rescued him had wings. A burial will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023 at the King David Memorial Gardens (7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042). Though well-acquainted with enemy tactics in Ar Ramadi, and keenly aware that the enemy would continue to attack, the SEALs remained on the battlefield in order to carry out the mission of guarding the western flank of the main effort. There is a problem with your email/password. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. SEAL's Name", Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training, jumped onto the grenade, covering it with his body, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, "Complications Grow for Muslims Serving in U.S. Military", "Sailor Killed in Iraq Awarded Medal of Honor", "A Fitting Tribute to a Slain Navy SEAL Gains Attention", "Medal of Honor for Navy Officer in Iraq", "President Bush Attends Medal of Honor Ceremony for Petty Officer Michael A. 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This should be front-page news instead of the crap we see everyday. Legal Statement. Moments later a fragmentation grenade bounced off his chest and landed on the ground. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. Perry, Tony, "Destroyer To Bear O.C. [3] His father is of Lebanese and Irish descent, and his mother has Irish ancestry. Snopes.com links to a blog, which gives an individual's account of Suh's funeral and the trident tribute. 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. Michael A. Monsoor has been listed as one of the Warfare good articles under the good article criteria. On September 29, 2006, an insurgent threw a grenade onto a rooftop where Monsoor and several other SEALs and Iraqi soldiers were positioned. cemeteries found in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Get email updates about Michael A. Monsoor delivered directly to your inbox. Immediately, Monsoor yelled "Grenade!" and jumped onto the grenade, covering it with his body. David Mikkelson founded the site now known as snopes.com back in 1994. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I and the other members of SEAL Team Three, Task Unit Bruiser, had the honor of participating in the commissioning ceremony. 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. USSMichael Monsoor (DDG-1001), the second ship in the Zumwalt class of guided missile destroyers, was also named in his honor. I am Michael Monsoor. STEVE INSKEEP, host: The White House is about to bestow the highest military award on a Navy SEAL from Southern California. During their deployment, Mike and his fellow SEALS came under enemy attack on 75 percent of their missions. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. His boyhood dream of being a SEAL began to be realized when, at 20 years of age, he joined the Navy. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He was a loyal friend and exceptional SEAL, and he is sorely missed by his brothers in Task Unit Bravo. Thank-you for raising such a great son. 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. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. He was a member of the elite branch of the Navy called SEALS, which stands for SEa, Air and Land. The grenade hit Monsoor in the chest before falling to the ground. 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. Brave men died or were wounded every day. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Like most fighting ships, its namesake will be woven into . Over the years, many who have received the medal have given their lives in the action that earned it. As a heavy-weapons machine gunner, his position while patrolling the streets of Ramadi with Delta Company was right behind the point man. Shortly thereafter, an enemy fighter shot a rocket-propelled grenade at his building. Ahead of the ceremony, Master-At-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoors teammates share his story of his courageous and selfless actions. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danian Douglas and Austin Rooney/Released). Everyone in the unit knows Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor's career history and shares it with all new cadets. The SEALs fired back and stood their ground. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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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. Petty Officer Monsoor was the Platoon Machine Gunner of an overwatch element, providing security for an Iraqi Army Brigade during counter-insurgency operations. Petty Officer Monsoor's actions could not have been more selfless or clearly intentional. Instead, Monsoor chose to protect his comrades by the sacrifice of his own life. It is heart breaking to hear that, he is gone. 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). I am far away from home. 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. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training BUD/S class 250 in 2004. 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. Fr. I am so proud to be a part of this Band of Brothers. Petty Officer Monsoor's actions could not have been more selfless or clearly intentional. 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. Additionally, a nearby mosque called insurgents to arms to fight Coalition Forces. At his Oct. 12 funeral, as the e-mail states, Navy SEALs took their trident pins and pounded them . On the last day of his life, on a rooftop in Ramadi, Navy SEAL Michael A. Monsoor was assigned to protect three SEAL snipers. I know because my father and brother were also gruntsproud Marine riflemen. Hi, I was a volunteer at the Bob Hope USO @ LAX for ten years and currently on occasion volunteer at the USO in San Diego. Michael Monsoor is a hero for all the world to know about and appreciate. See the above video that i linked to.--86.4.87.120 12:14, 2 May 2010 (UTC) Reply That his casket was covered with SEAL Tridents is documented by various news outlets. Oops, we were unable to send the email. In so doing, he saved the lives of three Navy SEALS and eight Iraqi soldiers. [10] Monsoor's parents, Sally and George Monsoor, received the medal on his behalf at an April 8, ceremony at the White House held by the President. [11] Monsoor became the fourth American servicemember and second Navy SEAL each killed in the line of duty to receive the United States' highest military award during the War on Terrorism. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Michael threw caution to the wind and ran directly into the line of fire to help the injured soldier. But fear is no match for my Faith. Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor, United States Navy, distinguished himself through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Combat Advisor and Automatic Weapons Gunner for Naval Special Warfare Task Group Arabian Peninsula in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on 29 September 2006. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [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. MASTER AT ARMS SECOND CLASS, SEA, AIR and LANDMICHAEL A. MONSOOR As I look at this picture, Lt. Willink said, I hear a voice in a humble but confident tone.. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. . He is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Mike and his platoon operated in a highly contested part of Ramadi city called the Ma'laab district. Heavy enemy automatic weapons fire resulted in a wounded SEAL who was left exposed to enemy fire. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "He never took his eye off the grenade, his only movement was down toward it," said a 28-year-old lieutenant who sustained shrapnel wounds to both legs that day. 1:09 EVERETT One of the Navy's newest destroyers paid a visit to Puget Sound this weekend. One minute of prayer each night-Grass Roots Effort! When Mike died, a picture of him circulated the news. Two SEALs next to Monsoor were injured; another who was 10 to 15 feet from the blast was unhurt. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released). 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. He will inspire the crew, just as he inspired his teammates. Unrelated, Chris Kyle operated on the far western side of the city in support of additional special warfare operations; he reportedly killed 84 insurgents. He bore the weight without a single complaint, even in the midst of the 130 degree Western Iraqi summer. 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. Frank Monsoor, 82, of Onalaska passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Claim: Account describes Navy SEALs' funereal tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Mike Monsoor. 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. When we encounter Iraqi families, I treat them with respect and dignity. It is a city devastated by war. In May of 2006, during his first month in Iraq, his unit came under fire during counter-terrorist operations. They are words which I feel Michael Monsoor is saying to every American who appreciates the unbelievable sacrifice he made in a faraway land. Get the recap of top opinion commentary and original content throughout the week. Monsoor was protecting other SEALs, two of whom were 15 feet away from him. Mike and his fellow SEALs accounted for 84 enemy fighters killed in action and the detainment of numerous insurgents. Exhibiting the selflessness which would become his trademark, he continued to run with a pain so excruciating he nearly passed out. The Moving Funeral of Petty Officer Mike Monsoor-Truth! Origins: On 29 September 2006, 25-year-old Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor (MA2, not EOD2 as stated above) was killed during operations in enemy-held territory at Ar Ramadi, Iraq, when he threw himself on top of a grenade in order to save the lives of his fellow SEALS. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Having already endured so many hardships and numerous brushes with death no one would have faulted him had he chosen a path to safety. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. On January 26th, 2019, the Zumwalt class destroyer. ELEMENT SNIPERS THWARTED THE ENEMY'S INITIAL ATTEMPT BY ELIMINATING TWO INSURGENTS. By his extraordinary guidance, zealous initiative, and total dedication to duty, Petty Officer Monsoor reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. 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. Our strength is our brotherhood. He carried the extra 100 lbs, without complaint, in temperatures as high as 130 degrees. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Try again later. President's 13 Year Old Daughter Spent Spring Break in Mexico-Truth. [16], In 2011, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs honored Monsoor by naming one of the first three named streets at Miramar National Cemetery after him. Monsoor's story was covered by several media outlets, including Fox News and The Los Angeles Times. He displayed great personal courage and exceptional bravery while conducting operations in enemy held territory at Ar Ramadi Iraq. He is survived by his mother Sally, his father George, his sister Sara, and his two brothers James and Joseph. 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. He was the ultimate teammate. based on information from your browser. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, which was presented by President George W. Bush to Monsoor's parents on April 8, 2008. He had been near the only exit to the rooftop when the grenade hit him in the chest and bounced to the floor. [6], On September 29, 2006, Monsoor's platoon engaged four insurgents in a firefight in Ramadi, killing one and injuring another.
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