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Mike · 03-20-2008, 11:51 PM

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.

"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. "He undoubtedly saved mine and the other SEALs' lives, and we owe him." Two SEALs next to Monsoor were injured; another who was 10 to 15 feet from the blast was unhurt. The four had been working with Iraqi soldiers providing sniper security while U.S. and Iraqi forces conducted missions in the area.

In an interview at the SEALs' West Coast headquarters in Coronado, four members of the special force remembered "Mikey" as a loyal friend and a quiet, dedicated professional."He was just a fun-loving guy," said a 26-year-old petty officer 2nd class who went through the grueling 29-week SEAL training with Monsoor. "Always got something funny to say, always got a little mischievous look on his face."

Other SEALS described the Garden Grove, Calif., native as a modest and humble man who drew strength from his family and faith. His father and brother are former Marines, said a 31-year-old petty officer 2nd class.
Prior to his death, Monsoor had already demonstrated courage under fire. He has been posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his actions May 9 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.

Monsoor, a resident of Garden Grove, was 25. He also has received the Silver Star, the third-highest award for combat valor, for pulling a wounded SEAL to safety during a May 9, 2006, firefight in Ramadi. –A.P.

A quote that summarizes this man's actions quite well

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

The Mad Wombat · 03-21-2008, 12:43 AM

The Order Of Men salute you P.O. Monsoor.

Mike · 04-10-2008, 03:25 AM

The family of Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor will receive the Medal of Honor on his behalf during a White House ceremony, according to a Marine Corps Times report Monday.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/m...alofhonor.html

Believed it just happened a couple days ago

FatiG · 04-10-2008, 06:53 PM

It did, and he damn well deserved it. I think there's one other person waiting to receive the Medal (posthumous) that should have gotten it a long time ago as well...

BlackJack557 · 04-12-2008, 08:57 PM

He threw himself in front of a grenade, what a badass

Brown91191 · 04-22-2008, 01:25 AM

One of the greatest moments of courage i have ever heard of

Brown91191 · 04-22-2008, 01:28 AM

Speaking of the Navy Seals, has anyone read the book Lone Survivor?

03-20-2008, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Mike has no status. Points: 2,305 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Friendship 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. "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. "He undoubtedly saved mine and the other SEALs' lives, and we owe him." Two SEALs next to Monsoor were injured; another who was 10 to 15 feet from the blast was unhurt. The four had been working with Iraqi soldiers providing sniper security while U.S. and Iraqi forces conducted missions in the area. In an interview at the SEALs' West Coast headquarters in Coronado, four members of the special force remembered "Mikey" as a loyal friend and a quiet, dedicated professional."He was just a fun-loving guy," said a 26-year-old petty officer 2nd class who went through the grueling 29-week SEAL training with Monsoor. "Always got something funny to say, always got a little mischievous look on his face." Other SEALS described the Garden Grove, Calif., native as a modest and humble man who drew strength from his family and faith. His father and brother are former Marines, said a 31-year-old petty officer 2nd class. Prior to his death, Monsoor had already demonstrated courage under fire. He has been posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his actions May 9 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. Monsoor, a resident of Garden Grove, was 25. He also has received the Silver Star, the third-highest award for combat valor, for pulling a wounded SEAL to safety during a May 9, 2006, firefight in Ramadi. –A.P. A quote that summarizes this man's actions quite well "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

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03-21-2008, 12:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Mad Wombat Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Wombatia system in the Sombrero galaxy The Mad Wombat is under the impression that it's his civic duty to be awesome! Points: 1,554 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	The Order Of Men salute you P.O. Monsoor.

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Mike Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Mike has no status. Points: 2,305 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	The family of Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor will receive the Medal of Honor on his behalf during a White House ceremony, according to a Marine Corps Times report Monday. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/m...alofhonor.html Believed it just happened a couple days ago

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FatiG Sergeant Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Denver, CO, USA Age: 21 FatiG has no status. Points: 122 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It did, and he damn well deserved it. I think there's one other person waiting to receive the Medal (posthumous) that should have gotten it a long time ago as well...

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BlackJack557 Private Join Date: Apr 2008 BlackJack557 has no status. Points: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	He threw himself in front of a grenade, what a badass

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Brown91191 Private Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: TENNESSEE Brown91191 has no status. Points: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One of the greatest moments of courage i have ever heard of

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Brown91191 Private Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: TENNESSEE Brown91191 has no status. Points: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Speaking of the Navy Seals, has anyone read the book Lone Survivor?

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