. [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. The trident pin is awarded to those who become SEALs and represents the areas in which SEALs are trained: air, sea and land. 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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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. His father George and older brother Jim had both been proud Marines. I know the importance of family because there is nothing more important to me, than my family. 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. Monsoor died approximately 30 minutes later from wounds sustained from the blast. Monsoor's story was covered by several media outlets, including Fox News and The Los Angeles Times. Michael Anthony Monsoor was born on 5 April 1981 in Long Beach, CA, the third of four children born to George and Sally Monsoor. He placed him in a small, confined sniper hide-sight between two SEAL snipers on an outcropping of the roof, which allowed the three SEALs maximum coverage of the area. The Moving Funeral of Petty Officer Mike Monsoor-Truth! I am patrolling the streets of Ramadi My eyes sting from the sweat, my gun and gear are heavy but these things do not bother me. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. On that day, he was on a rooftop over-watch in . 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [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". There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Like most fighting ships, its namesake will be woven into . 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. Sandra C Greer Obituary (2023) | Silver Spring, Maryland Michael Monsoor is a hero for all the world to know about and appreciate. He has an older brother James and older sister Sara, and a younger brother Joseph. A brotherhood bound by sweat and blood and tears. [19], There is a U.S. Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor, a Navy SEAL, was part of a sniper watch in Ramadi, Iraq, with three other SEALs and eight Iraqi soldiers when an insurgent threw a grenade into the position, according to the Navy. Michael Monsoor was there in the midst of it all. 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. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. Michael Monsoor is the second Zumwalt-class destroyer to enter the fleet. 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. He was 25. Because of Petty Officer Monsoor's actions, he saved the lives of his 3 teammates and the IA soldiers. Once again he and death would meet and once again he put others first. 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. Ramadi at the time was the epicenter of the insurgency in Iraq, a city filled with peril. Ahead of the ceremony, Master-At-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor's. He was gifted at everything he did, hard-working, funny, and selfless. May the Lord comfort you. He displayed great personal courage and exceptional bravery while conducting operations in enemy held territory at Ar Ramadi Iraq. He gave his life to protect comrades . While vigilantly watching for enemy activity, an enemy fighter hurled a hand grenade onto the roof from an unseen location. I am so proud to be a part of this Band of Brothers. 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. Monsoor was protecting other SEALs, two of whom were 15 feet away from him. 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. Monsoor died on Sept. 29, 2006, and was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. 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. 230430-n-nh267-1326 Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Times Staff Writer. The Catholic Offensive Against the Franc How the Ultramontane Newspaper LUnivers Marguerite Bourgeoys: The Story of a Tea TFP Rosary Campaign to Restore America Blog, http://www.navy.mil/moh/Monsoor/bronze.pdf, http://www.blackfive.net/main/2008/04/us-navy-seal-mi.html, http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,116817,00.html, http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2006608/posts?page=5. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. To me, they're worth dying for, because there's a bond between brothers, and that bond transcends blood. 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. The grenade detonated as he came down on top of it, mortally wounding him. 1. He had been near the only exit to the rooftop when the grenade hit him in the chest and bounced to the floor. It represents the three aspects of SEAL special operations, sea, air, and land. 230405-n-mk109-1012 English It bounced off Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor's chest, then clattered on the deck. Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, which was presented by President George W. Bush to Monsoor's parents on April 8, 2008. I have looked at this picture over and over again and it speaks to me. [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. He was an adventuresome boy growing up in Southern California. But we are strong. 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. But we fight onfor the men to our left and rightwe fight on. His sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. 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. Michael Monsoor was there in the midst of it all. Mikes gun is at the ready. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. This was a fitting send-off for a warrior hero. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor received the Medal of Honor posthumously in a ceremony at the White House April 8, 2008. The enemy continued to assault the element, engaging them with a rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire. The unit symbol is composed of Petty Officer Monsoor's Medal of Honor, SEAL Trident, and Master-at-Arms shield. His leadership, guidance and decisive actions during 11 different combat operations saved the lives of his teammates, other Coalition Forces and Iraqi Army soldiers. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Upon graduation from basic training, he attended Master At Arms "A" School. Instead, Monsoor chose to protect his comrades by the sacrifice of his own life. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. On September 29, 2006, Ramadi, Iraq was considered the most dangerous city on planet earth for American servicemen. Additionally, a nearby mosque called insurgents to arms to fight Coalition Forces. On March 31, 2008, the United States Department of Defense confirmed that Monsoor would posthumously receive the Medal of Honor. One minute of prayer each night-Grass Roots Effort! Act of Valor and the Navy SEALs that Inspired the Movie's Realism Obituary. Joan Elizabeth Brennan Donnelly, passed into the perpetual light on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in her home. Try again later. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He carried the extra 100 lbs, without complaint, in temperatures as high as 130 degrees. [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. As his Task Unit Commander, I was asked to speak at a ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., where his parents were presented with the Medal of Honor Flag. [1] He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training BUD/S class 250 in 2004. Some months later the injured soldier had a dream of the incident where the Michael who rescued him had wings. Because of Petty Officer Monsoor's actions, he saved the lives of his 3 teammates and the IA soldiers," an account on his Congressional Medal of Honor Web site reports. The citation accompanying the medal describes how he exposed himself to heavy enemy fire while shielding his teammates with suppressive fire. The same photo is there. 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. Immediately, Petty Officer Monsoor, with complete disregard for his own safety, exposed himself to heavy enemy fire in order to provide suppressive fire and fight his way to the wounded SEAL's position. He was a member of the elite branch of the Navy called SEALS, which stands for SEa, Air and Land. 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. They are words which I feel Michael Monsoor is saying to every American who appreciates the unbelievable sacrifice he made in a faraway land. On April 8, 2008, Monsoor was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously officiated by President George W. Bush in a ceremony at the White House . MA2 Michael Monsoor Memorial Ceremony 307 views Feb 10, 2020 4 Dislike Share Save Lindsey J 37 subscribers Naval Technical Training Center Lackland honors fallen SEAL MA2 Michael Monsoor in. 'Do this in memory of me' - Archdiocese of Baltimore Commander John Willink during an evening ceremony at the Navy Memorial honoring the fallen hero.8. The SEALs fired back and stood their ground. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. As I look at this picture, I hear a voice in a humble but confident tone. USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) will be commissioned into Navy service. Try again. 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. I am Michael Monsoor. His sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. NAVCENT Holds Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony Petty Officer Monsoor's actions could not have been more selfless or clearly intentional. The grenade hit Monsoor in the chest before falling to the ground. Snopes.com is not refuting Monsoor's own pin tribute; it has rated the e-mail as true. April 1, 2008 12 AM PT. "He undoubtedly saved mine and the other SEALs'' lives, and we owe him." He was also posthumously given the Silver Star for helping carry a wounded team member to safety during an attack, Snopes.com reported. 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. 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. Monsoor was severely wounded and although evacuated immediately, he died 30 minutes later. SEAL snipers from his roof engaged two of them which resulted in one enemy wounded in action and one enemy killed in action. hide-sight in time to escape harm. His boyhood dream of being a SEAL began to be realized when, at 20 years of age, he joined the Navy. He ran out into the street with another SEAL, shot cover fire and dragged his comrade to safety while enemy bullets kicked up the concrete at their feet. When Mike died, a picture of him circulated the news. As enemy activity increased, Petty Officer Monsoor took position with his machine gun between two teammates on an outcropping of the roof. Claim: Account describes Navy SEALs' funereal tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Mike Monsoor. ALTHOUGH ONLY HE COULD HAVE ESCAPED THE BLAST, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR CHOSE INSTEAD TO PROTECT HIS TEAMMATES. He has a grateful nation forever in his debt! [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. [6], On September 29, 2006, Monsoor's platoon engaged four insurgents in a firefight in Ramadi, killing one and injuring another. The Zumwalt class stealth destroyer USS Michael Monsoor spotted leaving San Diego on April 20, 2021, with a large satellite communications dome on its rear flight deck., @cjr1321 via @Warshipcam . He took a lead position to protect the platoon from frontal assault and the team was frequently involved in engagements with insurgent fighters. THE ENEMY CONTINUED TO ASSAULT THE ELEMENT, ENGAGING THEM WITH A ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADE AND SMALL ARMS FIRE. He also helped load his wounded teammate into a High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle for evacuation, then returned to combat. [18], A SEAL training facilitylocated about 50 miles (80km) east of San Diegowas renamed Mountain Warfare Training Camp Michael Monsoor. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. Mountain Warfare Training Camp Michael Monsoor - Navy Please try again later. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I enlisted because of people like him, because of people who are willing to fight and die for their fellow man. He also knew that he was two short weeks away from returning home to family and friends. Michael enlisted in the U.S. Navy March 21, 2001, and attended Basic Training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication. Petty Officer Monsoor entered Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training in Coronado, Calif., and subsequently graduated with Class 250 on Sept. 2, 2004 as one of the top performers in his class. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. This should be front-page news instead of the crap we see everyday. 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. Snopes.com says it believes the photo was taken at the funeral of SEAL James Suh, killed in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. 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. ", 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 29 September 2006. He was the ultimate teammate. It is obviously very humbling to be here today, as it was humbling to be on the battlefield of Ramadi with my fellow SEALs and 2/28 Brigade Combat Team, the Iron Soldiers, and then 1/1 AD, the Ready First Combat Team, which was formed up by our brothers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines and included such hallowed units as the 1st of the 506th Band of brothers, the 1-37 Bandits, and the 3/8 Marines. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The trapezoidal-shaped USS Michael Monsoor came to Naval Station Everett on Friday, where the ship. 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. Petty Officer Monsoor maintained suppressive fire as the wounded SEAL received tactical casualty treatment to his leg. At point-blank range, it couldn't miss. Petty Officer Monsoor's actions could not have been more selfless or clearly intentional. Death is everywhere. The following month, his rating changed from Quartermaster to Master-at-Arms, and he was assigned to SEAL Team 3 Delta Platoon. Thanks for your help! Shortly thereafter, an enemy fighter shot a rocket-propelled grenade at his building. The slaps were reportedly heard across the. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please reset your password. [3] His father is of Lebanese and Irish descent, and his mother has Irish ancestry. He is survived by his mother Sally, his father George, his sister Sara, and his two brothers James and Joseph. 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