navy seal metal of honor

[HESH2]

navy seal richard monsoor awarded cmh for heroic action in iraq for falling on a live gernade saving his fellow seals sept 29,2006.16 seals have died in afghanistan,11 of them died trying to save fellow seal author of book lone surivor.

[The Iceman 6]

Good to hear Hesh2, they should of all received medals for that mission.

[JohnR]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...nav=rss_nation

SEAL Killed in Iraq To Get Medal of Honor

Michael A. Monsoor died saving three fellow SEALs. (AP)

By Ann Scott Tyson
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 1, 2008; Page A04

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor fought dozens of battles in the streets of Ramadi, shouldering his MK48 machine gun without complaint in the 130-degree heat of Iraq's violent Anbar province.

In May 2006, only a month into his first deployment to Iraq, the 25-year-old Navy SEAL from Garden Grove, Calif., ran under fire into a street to drag to safety a wounded comrade who was shot in the leg, earning a Silver Star for his courage.

On Sept. 29, 2006, another act of valor would cost Monsoor his life -- and save the lives of three comrades. For that act, he will posthumously be awarded a Medal of Honor on April 8, the White House said yesterday.

Monsoor "distinguished himself through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life," said an official summary of action. He is the first sailor and the third service member overall to receive a Medal of Honor for actions in the war in Iraq.

....Four insurgents armed with AK-47 rifles came into view, and the SEAL snipers opened fire, killing one and wounding another. Loudspeakers from a mosque broadcast calls for insurgents to rally, and residents blocked off nearby roads with rocks...

Insurgents shot back at the SEAL position with automatic weapons from a moving vehicle and fired a rocket-propelled grenade at the building. The SEALs knew that more attacks were inevitable but continued their mission of protecting the troops clearing the area below, according to an official account....

..."Grenade!" Monsoor shouted. But the two snipers and another SEAL on the roof had no time to escape, as Monsoor was closest to the only exit. Monsoor dropped onto the grenade, smothering it with his body. It detonated, and Monsoor died about 30 minutes later from his wounds....

Rest in Peace

[justplugit]

God Bless his family.

He is the epitome of selflessness.

[moosh]

May God embrace this Brave young man and leave his family with fond and loving memories. I woulld like to thank his family for there ultimate sacrifice for there country.God bless Micheal and God bless America....

[GattaFish]

HERO,,,,,enough said,,, God Bless

[afterhours]

god bless him and the other brave men and women serving our country! ...another true american hero, makes me proud to be an american.

[Cranium]

In this day and age, hero is a very overused word. Sports, politics, business, use this word on a daily basis. Too me it has lost its meaning. Everyone who uses that word should look at that story and compare. Michael Monsoor is a true hero, he should be honored, he died protecting his brothers and friends, with no hesitation. God bless him and his family.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Cranium

In this day and age, hero is a very overused word. Sports, politics, business, use this word on a daily basis. Too me it has lost its meaning. Everyone who uses that word should look at that story and compare. Michael Monsoor is a true hero, he should be honored, he died protecting his brothers and friends, with no hesitation. God bless him and his family.

Well put.

[The Iceman 6]

Originally Posted by Cranium

In this day and age, hero is a very overused word. Sports, politics, business, use this word on a daily basis. Too me it has lost its meaning. Everyone who uses that word should look at that story and compare. Michael Monsoor is a true hero, he should be honored, he died protecting his brothers and friends, with no hesitation. God bless him and his family.

Like John said, spot on.

[TheSpecialist]

You guys should read the book 'Masters of Chaos", I just finished it great read.

[GattaFish]

Originally Posted by Cranium

In this day and age, hero is a very overused word. Sports, politics, business, use this word on a daily basis. Too me it has lost its meaning. Everyone who uses that word should look at that story and compare. Michael Monsoor is a true hero, he should be honored, he died protecting his brothers and friends, with no hesitation. God bless him and his family.

Exactly....

[smac]

You cant win a politicaly correct war.

I salute him. My condolences to his family and friends.

[Saltheart]

Very sad to have a young man die. yes , he did it right but its sad each time one more young man dies.