So many guys have named their kids after him because they just loved him so much. Of the three SEALs on that rooftop corner, he had the only avenue of escape away from the blast, and if he had so chosen, he could have easily escaped. And I'm like, who is this? 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. Naval Auxiliary Landing Field San Clemente Island. 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. Mike was also a SEAL communicator. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 29, 2006, when he was killed . 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. I just thought that was so incredible. Rose Rea: Yes, it is a powerful one. But fear is no match for my Faith. Michael definitely inspired him in that, Michael was a SEAL first. A very uneventful day at first, Jim. Because of Petty Officer Monsoor's actions, he saved the lives of his 3 teammates and the IA soldiers. I have looked at this picture over and over again and it speaks to me. Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, which was presented by President George W. Bush to Monsoor's parents on April 8, 2008. Michael just took all that on and he was never one to back down from anything. Praying for the loved ones of the fallen this weekend especially. He was a member of the elite branch of the Navy called SEALS, which stands for SEa, Air and Land. In September 2006, Michael laid down his life for his brothers in arms. 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. On April 8, 2008, Master at Arms, 2nd Class Michael Anthony Monsoor (4/5/81 to 09/29/06) , a Navy EOD Technician, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for jumping on a grenade . 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, To all those whose lives were forever changed on that awful night: I am so sorry that MI5 did not prevent the attack at the Manchester Arena,' Mr McCallum said But George got to talk to Michael and tell him, "Hey, don't be a hero" and Michael responded, "I have no regrets." 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. 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). I've met him and interviewed him and now I get it. 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. [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. The 1,063 acre site has a firing range, an administration building, and a dormitory. ELEMENT SNIPERS THWARTED THE ENEMYS INITIAL ATTEMPT BY ELIMINATING TWO INSURGENTS. Jocko is widely known today as a lecturer, coach, podcaster, and personality about the war in Iraq. The Michael Monsoor, a Zumwalt-class destroyer, is docked in the San Diego Harbor at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado Island, Calif. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) 2 / 10 Mikes gun is at the ready. 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. Let's let certain things be, right? As we trained and prepared to deploy to Iraq, everyone learned that Mike was an incredible person. They were providing overwatch security while joint and combined forces were conducting missions in the area. Michael Monsoor, a Navy Seal, sacrificed his life for his buddies on Sept 29th. Fausone: I think again, another very important part because of a mother's concern and pain you sort of mention. His sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. And every day, brave men continued to push forward, into the fray. Michael Monsoor is a hero for all the world to know about and appreciate. Monsoor yelled, Grenade! and dropped on top of the grenade prior to it exploding. Not much is known of the circumstances surrounding his death, family members said . 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. It's really a selfless sacrifice and you end up giving this gift to those who are spared. When a grenade thrown by insurgents bounced off Michael's chest, he could have escaped. Fausone: Go ahead and set us up for what happened on September 29, 2006 when Michael and three other snipers were there. In fact, he would continue to agree to do more. All Rights Reserved. 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. From the US Navy: Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael Anthony Monsoor. Fausone:Yes and it's a huge honor. Surely there is a special place in God's realm for him. Who has the courage to do that? It's not always a religious thing, sometimes it's just that you have somebody safe you can express your fears with. Don't consider yourself a loser. Lieutenant Commander Jocko Willink, Navy SEAL. He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. A mutually supporting SEAL/IA position also killed an enemy fighter during the morning hours. People need to know what he gave for his country, what he gave up willingly and so that started everything. 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. 230216-NO146-2001GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 16, 2023) Sailors from Republic of Korea Navy ship ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH975) assist civilian mariners from France, Feb. 16, 2023. On that day, Monsoor was part of a sniper overwatch security position with three other SEALs and eight Iraqi Army (IA) soldiers. I wasn't just a random person off the street. The grenade hit Monsoor in the chest before falling to the ground. Clyde B. Jones Funeral Home and Versus Legal Attorneys-at-Law specially invite you to attend. DDG 1001 TOP STORY. UNITED STATES NAVY This gun is nicknamed "The Pig" because of its squealing sound and because there's so much force when they're shooting it. President's 13 Year Old Daughter Spent Spring Break in Mexico-Truth. I remember his mom telling me she said, "Michael you can't do everything," because he just continued to carry the extra load, the extra weight. by Norman Fulkerson May 22, 2008. 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. Only you guys, only the men, and women who have served in these stressful situations can attest something happens. She co-wrote a book with George Monsoor. Over the years, many who have received the medal have given their lives in the action that earned it. 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. Most of you probably have never heard of it, and we're going to tell it a little bit because Rose went through talking to all of his buddies in the Navy. Tell us about this day that will always be remembered. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. LATEST NEWS The 40th Annual San Francisco Fleet Week Begins. In the Ma'laab district, Michael perfected his skills as an urban machine gunner. He displayed great personal courage and exceptional bravery while conducting operations in enemy held territory at Ar Ramadi Iraq. Ramadi had been a violent and intense area for a very strong and aggressive insurgency for some time. His funeral in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego was attended by nearly every SEAL on the West Coast, President Bush said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. . Monsoor's position made him the only SEAL on the rooftop with quick access to an escape route. Click to read President Bush's full speech at Monsoor's Medal of Honor ceremony. Upon graduation from basic training, he attended Master At Arms "A" School. Around midday, the exterior of the building was struck by a single rocket propelled grenade (RPG), but no injuries to any of the overwatch personnel were sustained. We were doing his wake after the funeral there. A relationship through how much they loved each other and then this brotherly love which ultimately grows and grows and then at the end, but after you saw how much he cared about his fellow squadmates didn't it almost make sense at the end as devastating as it was. You have to ask yourself what makes a man do this. 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. TIL during the funeral of Navy SEAL Michael A. Monsoor, every Navy SEAL on the West Coast came to the funeral, took off their golden trident off of there own uniform and slapped it onto his wooden coffin covering the whole coffin in golden tridents. He is a real leadership guru and was at the time. Delta Platoon was sent to Iraq in April 2006 and assigned to train Iraqi Army soldiers in Ramadi. Michael, being the man that he was, was aware of everything going on around him. He went back. Fausone: And he gave them a gift, just like he gave a lot of people who have heard the story this gift. The trapezoidal-shaped USS Michael Monsoor came to Naval Station Everett on Friday, where the ship . Rea: Yeah. 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. 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. 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. Named for a Medal of Honor recipient and Navy SEAL, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) will be commissioned Jan. 25.Ahead of the ceremony, Master-At-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor's teammates . 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. Mike Cirelli, one of the men he saved, named his son Michael Anthony after Michael Anthony Monsoor. Forever the May Queen . Monsoor was the . On May 9, 2006 Mike rescued a SEAL who was shot in the leg. 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. 0:36. One of them belongs to Michael Monsoor. You had winemakers make a special wine for him.