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Purple Heart. Michael Anthony Monsoor (April 5, 1981 – September 29, 2006) was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom during the Battle of Ramadi and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. [1] He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training BUD/S class ...
Jan 21, 2024 · The Ultimate Sacrifice of Michael Monsoor. The world lost an American hero on a hot September day in 2006. Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor was stationed atop a rooftop in Ramadi, Iraq, with his fellow SEALs when a live grenade threatened their lives. Without hesitation, Mike dove onto the grenade, shielding his teammates from the blast at the cost of ...
Nov 11, 2023 · His father, George Monsoor, himself a Marine veteran, together with Rose Rea, whose husband is a Navy SEAL, have honored the hero with a biography, Defend Us in Battle: The True Story of MA2 Navy ...
Jan 13, 2023 · A Father's Gold Star Story. Michael Monsoor deployed to Al Anbar Province in the spring of 2006. He was serving as a Navy SEAL during the Battle of Ramadi, training the Iraqi Army and fighting alongside American soldiers and Marines for control of the city. During a firefight on May 9, 2006, Michael ran into a street to rescue a wounded ...
Sep 29, 2006 · Born: April 5, 1981, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA, United States. Died: September 29, 2006, Ar Ramadi, Iraq. Buried: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA, United States. Photo Gallery. U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms Michael A Monsoor was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the War on Terrorism (Iraq).
Sep 29, 2023 · Michael’s fortitude and indomitable spirit carried him through any challenge he faced. Whether it was BUD/S training to become a Navy SEAL, failure, injury or weakness, he faced them all with a steadfast resolve. Goofy, yet quiet, he remained anchored in his Catholic faith and excitedly prepared for his first deployment to war-torn Iraq in 2006.
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Michael A. Monsoor When US Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor sacrificed his life by throwing his body on a live grenade to save his comrades during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he inspired thousands around the world and reminded us that freedom is never free. On September 29, 2006, Michael Monsoor and three SEAL snipers watched vigilantly for enemy ...
