Particularly a Military Funeral, held at a Military Cemetary. With unflinching selflessness he gave his life so that others might live. I have looked at this picture over and over again and it speaks to me. 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. He was a loyal friend and exceptional SEAL, and he is sorely missed by his brothers in Task Unit Bravo. When we encounter Iraqi families, I treat them with respect and dignity. David Mikkelson founded the site now known as snopes.com back in 1994. On September 29, 2006, Ramadi, Iraq was considered the most dangerous city on planet earth for American servicemen. Without hesitation and showing no regard for his own life, he threw himself onto the grenade, smothering it to protect his teammates who were lying in close proximity. Words seem insufficient to recognize him as the most honorable, decent, unselfish, brave man who gave his life to save others. As the coffin passed each SEAL, they slapped down the gold Trident each had removed from his own uniform and deeply embedded it into the wooden coffin. I want to hold my nieces and nephews again. Sorry! Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Michael Monsoor (15971597)? Shortly thereafter, an enemy fighter shot a rocket-propelled grenade at his building. It showed Mike and his platoon mates in the war-torn streets of Ramadi, shrouded in a mist of greenish-yellow smoke, which was used to mask their movement from the enemy. Each time [terrorists] assaulted his team with small arms fire or rocket propelled grenades, he quickly assessed the situation, determined the best course of action to counter the enemy assaults, and implemented his plan to gain the best tactical advantage.2, In the midst of such violent action, Michael Monsoor displayed what Secretary of the Navy, Donald Winter described as a cool headedness under fire and when hostility broke out, he proved he was a SEAL you wanted on your team.3. On May 9, 2006 Mike rescued a SEAL who was shot in the leg. As described in the final two paragraphs of a Summary of Action (SOA) regarding the circumstances of his death: While vigilantly watching for enemy activity, an enemy fighter hurled a hand grenade onto the roof from an unseen location. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. Monsoor was awarded the Silver Star for this action,[5][8] and was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq. Resend Activation Email. He will inspire the crew, just as he inspired his teammates. On 11 different operations, Petty Officer Monsoor exposed himself to heavy enemy fire while shielding his teammates with suppressive fire. Claim: Account describes Navy SEALs' funereal tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Mike Monsoor. Far from his family and the country he loved. I am Michael Monsoor I miss my family. Rest in peace, Michael Monsoor. 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. [1] He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training BUD/S class 250 in 2004. Your act and demonstrated honor is a high standard for all of us. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 0 cemeteries found in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. Talk:Michael A. Monsoor - Wikipedia 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. This voice says to me: I am patrolling through the streets of Ramadi. On 15 operations, he carried a rucksack full of communications equipment in addition to his machinegun and full ammunition load-out. Thanks for your help! Over the years, many who have received the medal have given their lives in the action that earned it. Try again later. GREAT NEWS! [19], There is a U.S. Mikes gun is at the ready. Try again later. In April 2008, Monsoor was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. On January 26, 2019, the U.S. Navy commissioned a ship named the USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001). As we approach the Anniversary of Mikey's sacrifice, I want to tell you about this man. The Early Years. The grenade exploded seconds later and Monsoor's body absorbed most of the force of the blast. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. He was an adventuresome boy growing up in Southern California. The text of his citation reads: For service as set forth in the following. [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. May the Lord comfort you. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Like most fighting ships, its namesake will be woven into . I am Michael Monsoor, I love my country, my fellow SEALS and the men fighting along side us I have lived life to its fullest. All rights reserved. Because of Petty Officer Monsoor's actions, he saved the lives of his 3 teammates and the IA soldiers. The video, however, shows that the casket was stationary, and the SEALs placed the pins on the casket, then pounded them into the wood. ALTHOUGH ONLY HE COULD HAVE ESCAPED THE BLAST, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR CHOSE INSTEAD TO PROTECT HIS TEAMMATES. 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 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. hide-sight in time to escape harm. [3] His father is of Lebanese and Irish descent, and his mother has Irish ancestry. Michael threw caution to the wind and ran directly into the line of fire to help the injured soldier. 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. 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. The four had been working with Iraqi soldiers providing sniper security while U.S. and Iraqi forces conducted missions in the area. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. And death. 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. After the engagements, the local populace blocked off the roads in the area with rocks to keep civilians away and to warn insurgents of the presence of his Coalition sniper element. Snopes.com is not refuting Monsoor's own pin tribute; it has rated the e-mail as true. For those of us who were there, that picture of Mike captures all of this. Fact Check: General story of e-mail on sailor's funeral is true In so doing, he saved the lives of three Navy SEALS and eight Iraqi soldiers. Monsoor was protecting other SEALs, two of whom were 15 feet away from him. This material may not be reproduced without permission. As a communicator and machine-gunner on patrols, Monsoor carried 100 pounds (45kg) of gear in temperatures often exceeding 100 degrees. or redistributed. We honor his service. Failed to delete flower. On January 26th, 2019, the Zumwalt class destroyer. Margaret Monsoor Obituary (1927 - 2021) | Sandy, Utah - Echovita AS ENEMY ACTIVITY INCREASED, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR TOOK POSITION WITH HIS MACHINE GUN BETWEEN TWO TEAMMATES ON AN OUTCROPPING OF THE ROOF. Thank-you again for Michael's service and your sacrifice. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Weve updated the security on the site. If you are proud too, please pass this on. 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. 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. During the first five months of deployment, that platoon from Team 3 was assigned to Camp Corregidor on the east side of Ramadi, led by then-Lieutenant Seth Stone, who also earned the Silver Star for his own actions on the same September 29, 2006 operation. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. Your parents and family are also remembered, as they too have borne the pain of your absence. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home (11800 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904). Get the recap of top opinion commentary and original content throughout the week. 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. Michael Monsoor is the second Zumwalt-class destroyer to enter the fleet. Remarks on Presenting Posthumously the Congressional Medal of Honor to Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15971597/michael-anthony-monsoor. He described in detail a photo of Michael released shortly after his death. I believe I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Mr. Monsoor there. ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 25, 2023) Sailors aim 9 mm pistols at targets during a weapons qualification course aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), April 25, 2023. He will receive the award for his actions in Ar. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He then finishes his speech with the words he imagines Michael saying to him. He has a grateful nation forever in his debt! Verify and try again. After further training he was assigned to Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 3. Petty Officer Monsoor's actions could not have been more selfless or clearly intentional. 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. He bore the weight without a single complaint, even in the midst of the 130 degree Western Iraqi summer. His funeral took place in October 12, 2006 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.Other Navy SEALs lined the procession and slapped the trident devices from their uniforms to affix them onto the casket. Michael attended Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School and Garden Grove High School where he played tight end on the Argonaut football team and graduated in 1999. [21][22][23], Michael Monsoor is mentioned in the book of Rorke Denver "Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior". 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. Positioned next to the single exit, Monsoor was the only one who could have escaped harm. Try again later. He was born May 31, 1932. With the only exit door at his back, a live grenade at his feet and two Navy Seals in front of him he was faced with the hardest decision of his life. The e-mail was sent, it says, because the media won't make this news "and I am forwarding it because I am proud of our military and the men and women who serve in it." MANAMA, Bahrain (April 30, 2023) Lt. Levi Ceitlin, a rabbi and command chaplain for U.S. 5th Fleet Task Force 52, speaks during a Holocaust remembrance ceremony at the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain, April 30, 2023. Because there is nothing more important to me than my family. Michael enlisted in the U.S. Navy March 21, 2001, and attended Basic Training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. MASTER-AT-ARMS SECOND CLASS (SEA, AIR AND LAND) MICHAEL A. MONSOOR, MA2 MICHAEL A. MONSOOR, USN with sailors on his tour. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Instead I smile at the Iraqi children when we pass them by. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. I have not looked back. His life and unfortunate death are inspiring. His quiet demeanor and dedication to his friends matched the "Silent Warrior" SEAL mentality that was to become his calling in life. Although only he could have escaped the blast, Petty Officer Monsoor chose instead to protect his teammates. It represents the three aspects of SEAL special operations, sea, air, and land. I miss my mother, my father, my sister, and my brothers. Faith conquers all. Legal Statement. The Moving Funeral of Petty Officer Mike Monsoor-Truth! 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He was a member of the elite branch of the Navy called SEALS, which stands for SEa, Air and Land. Each time insurgents assaulted his team with small arms fire or rocket propelled grenades, he quickly assessed the situation, determined the best course of action to counter the enemy assaults, and implemented his plan to gain the best tactical advantage. 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. 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. The unit symbol is composed of Petty Officer Monsoor's Medal of Honor, SEAL Trident, and Master-at-Arms shield. [5], During an engagement on May 9, 2006, Monsoor ran into a street while under continuous insurgent gunfire to rescue an injured comrade. 1995 - 2023 by Snopes Media Group Inc. During the Battle of Ramadi, SEAL Team Three was sent to Ramadi, Iraq in April 2006 and assigned to train Iraqi Army soldiers. Michael Monsoor is a hero for all the world to know about and appreciate. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. . FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY AT THE RISK OF HIS LIFE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AS AUTOMATIC WEAPONS GUNNER FOR NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE TASK GROUP ARABIAN PENINSULA, IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM ON 29 SEPTEMBER 2006. Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends., When it came down to laying down his life for his friends, his faith allowed him to [do so] without a moments hesitation, said Father Halladay.7, The most moving tribute to Petty Officer Michael Monsoor was that given by Lt. USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) will be commissioned into Navy service. (U.S.. On September 29, 2006, Ramadi, Iraq was considered the most dangerous city on planet earth for American servicemen. Search above to list available cemeteries. Through this ship: Michael Monsoor will still represent the very best our country has to offer. by Norman Fulkerson May 22, 2008. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 230430-n-nh267-1326 The Moving Funeral of Petty Officer Mike Monsoor-Truth! This act of valor is based on Michael Monsoor's unselfish act that saved his teammates lives and saw him posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [2] His father also served in the United States military as a Marine. This act of heroism earned him a Silver Star and a reputation for putting others first. Paul Hamilton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, fighting together. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Named for a Medal of Honor recipient and Navy SEAL, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) will be commissioned Jan. 25. Snopes.com links to a blog, which gives an individual's account of Suh's funeral and the trident tribute. The grenade detonated as he came down on top of it, mortally wounding him. 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. ELEMENT SNIPERS THWARTED THE ENEMYS INITIAL ATTEMPT BY ELIMINATING TWO INSURGENTS. Home > Fighting the Culture War > No Greater Love. Times Staff Writer. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to. This browser does not support getting your location. A brotherhood bound by sweat and blood and tears. As enemy activity increased, Petty Officer Monsoor took position with his machine gun between two teammates on an outcropping of the roof. Obituary. 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. His fellow soldiers told how he frequently attended mass with devotion before his operations. President George W. Bush said at Monsoor's Medal of Honor ceremony, according to Fox News: "The procession went on nearly half an hour, and when it was all over, the simple wooden coffin had become a gold-plated memorial to a hero who will never be forgotten.". Iraq War Medal of Honor Recipient. 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. Monsoor died on Sept. 29, 2006, and was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. The responsibility for protecting the rest of the unit fell squarely on his shoulders. And every day, brave men continued to push forward, into the fray. He was only the second SEAL to die in Iraq since the war began. 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 and embed the gold Tridents (a pin, pictured above, awarded for successful completion of SEAL Qualification Training) from their uniforms onto the top of Monsoor's coffin: (We believe the photograph of the coffin displayed above was actually taken at the funeral of fellow SEAL James Suh, who gave his life in Afghanistan on 28 June 2005. The grenade hit Monsoor in the chest and fell onto the floor. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Named for a Medal of Honor recipient and Navy SEAL, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) will be commissioned Jan. 25. Frank Monsoor Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information - Legacy.com [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 1,063 acre site has a firing range, an administration building, and a dormitory. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Lord, protect my brothers above all else. GULF OF OMAN (April 30, 2023) Ensign Nicole Bucci executes a takedown during self-defense training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), April 30, 2023, in the Gulf of Oman. As a heavy-weapons machine gunner, his position while patrolling the streets of Ramadi with Delta Company was right behind the point man. Unable to continue, he was forced to ring the bell indicating that a trainee had quit the program. The picture shows Michael walking at the head of his platoon, through the war-torn streets of Ramadi. Try again later. A warship that proudly bears his name. 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. 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. The following month, his rating changed from Quartermaster to Master-at-Arms, and he was assigned to SEAL Team 3 Delta Platoon. His sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. His sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. Navy SEAL Killed in Iraq Receives Medal of Honor : NPR 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. 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. 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