Fausone: "Defend Us in Battle" is on the Harper Horizon imprint. Palatial properties along the Intracoastal Waterway, the St. Johns and the Beaches dominated the list of . The grenade detonated as he came down on top of it, mortally wounding him. Fausone: I think that's one of the lessons, right? I wasn't just a random person off the street. 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. Faith conquers all. Monica Hellstrm; THE RESCUE Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, John Battsek, P. J. van . Can you talk to us a little bit about learning that part of the story, which I suspect his parents knew nothing about when he was over in Iraq? Fausone: Go ahead and set us up for what happened on September 29, 2006 when Michael and three other snipers were there. It was the Army, the first of the 506 Battalion. Fausone: I've had the chance to write on and interview a number of chaplains. At his Oct. 12 funeral, as the e-mail states, Navy SEALs took their trident pins and pounded them . Michael Anthony Monsoor (April 5, 1981 - September 29, 2006) was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed during the Iraq War and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The slaps were reportedly heard across the cemetery. 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. It's still hard for the men he saved - I would say 100% they feel a sense of guilt. I am Michael Monsoor. You had middle school classes want to make videos and learned about his story. Michael Anthony Monsoor (April 5, 1981 - September 29, 2006) was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He has an older brother James and older sister Sara, and a younger brother Joseph. Two SEALs next to Monsoor were injured . He is a real leadership guru and was at the time. President Bush on Tuesday said, "The Medal of Honor is America's highest decoration for military valor. Home Haller Motorworx & Farm Equipment Magazine, AR 479 969-6464 Michael, being the man that he was, was aware of everything going on around him. It wasn't like someone said something, I meant these really happened. 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. 190126-N-XN177-1115 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 26, 2019) Sailors stand in formation during the commissioning ceremony for the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), Jan. 26, 2019. The grenade exploded seconds later and Monsoor's body absorbed most of the force of the blast. Monsoors body shielded the others from the brunt of the fragmentation blast and two other SEALs were only wounded by the remaining blast.. Michael was so quiet. 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. 1927-2021. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Lt. Michael P. Murphy, fondly referred to by friends and family as "Murph," was born May 7, 1976 in Smithtown, N.Y. and grew up in the New York City commuter town . Rea: It was my pleasure and it's been such a joy speaking with you. When we encounter Iraqi families, I treat them with respect and dignity. It is the first Navy combat ship named for fallen Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor, who was posthumously . On September 29, 2006, in the war-torn city of Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor, or Mikey as we called him, smothered a grenade with his body to save three of his teammates. Only you guys, only the men, and women who have served in these stressful situations can attest something happens. And Michael turned all of that away, Jim because he believed in a bigger ideal. and jumped onto the grenade, covering it with his body. 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 we approach the Anniversary of Mikey's sacrifice, I want to tell you about this man. Instead, I smile at the Iraqi children when we pass them by. Being the wife of a SEAL, quitting is the worst thing you can ever do, and Michael quit. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He had three SEALs with him and I think there's one or two Iraqi interpreters. Though he carried himself in a calm and composed fashion, he constantly led the charge to bring the fight to the enemy. 29, 2006, when he was killed . There was no other option for him. It's not always a religious thing, sometimes it's just that you have somebody safe you can express your fears with. And that's what it is. 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. He was gifted at everything he did, hard-working, funny, and selfless. 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During their deployment, Mike and his fellow SEALS came under enemy attack on 75 percent of their missions. And then it just goes on from there, with the building of this ship. Rea: So, so powerful. 'MI5 exists to stop atrocities. Duval's Top 10 September real estate: Queen's Harbour Colonial goes for $3.5 million. 1. They really didn't - it was definitely something. And every day, brave men continued to push forward, into the fray. And because of that, his men were able to get to safety. SEAL snipers from his roof engaged two of them which resulted in one enemy wounded in action and one enemy killed in action. Michael died thirty minutes later, having made the ultimate sacrifice. Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPACT) 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Demitrius J. Williams). Rea: Yeah. But, he didn't give up. Unrelated, Chris Kyle operated on the far western side of the city in support of additional special warfare operations; he reportedly killed 84 insurgents. Bullet holes cover the rubbled buildings. Shortly thereafter, an enemy fighter shot a rocket-propelled grenade at his building. As a communicator and machine-gunner on patrols, Monsoor carried 100 pounds (45kg) of gear in temperatures often exceeding 100 degrees. Monsoors body shielded the others from the brunt of the fragmentation blast and two other SEALs were only wounded by the remaining blast., One of the key aspects of this incident was the way the overwatch position was structured. Home Haller Motorworx & Farm Equipment Magazine, AR 479 969-6464. An incredible athlete, Mike enjoyed snowboarding, body boarding, spear fishing, motorcycle riding, and driving his Corvette. 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. All rights reserved. The Moving Funeral of Petty Officer Mike Monsoor-Truth! You quit. 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. Monsoor and the two injured were evacuated to the combat outpost battalion aid station where Monsoor died approximately 30 minutes after the incident from injuries sustained by the grenade blast., Also due to Monsoors selfless actions, the fourth man of the SEAL squad who was 10-15 feet from the blast, was unhurt. The Early Years. Commander, Navy Installations Command | 716 Sicard Street SE Suite 1000 | Washington DC, 20374-5140 Official U.S. Navy Website He wanted him, and to make sure anyone else who wanted to would get home, so he stayed. I know why Michael continued to foster this relationship. ELEMENT SNIPERS THWARTED THE ENEMY'S INITIAL ATTEMPT BY ELIMINATING TWO INSURGENTS. So it just marries together so many wonderful stories and memories. 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 . Mike and his fellow SEALs accounted for 84 enemy fighters killed in action and the detainment of numerous insurgents. The other thing, not everyone's going to understand the gravity of this, but he was a new guy. [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. [6], On September 29, 2006, Monsoor's platoon engaged four insurgents in a firefight in Ramadi, killing one and injuring another. People need to know what he gave for his country, what he gave up willingly and so that started everything. A fellow Navy Seal who knew and trained with Monsoor told TruthorFiction.com that he had already earned a Silver Star for Bravery and a Bronze Star for separate acts of valor. While I only had talked to Monsoor for a brief time in BUD/s, he was in the BUD/s class ahead of me in Class 250, he was a dedicated and stand-up guy. A 28-year-old Lieutenant, who sustained shrapnel wounds to both legs that day, said the following in crediting Monsoor with saving his life: He never took his eye off the grenade his only movement was down toward it. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 29 September 2006. US Navy Medal of Honor recipient (19812006), Mountain Warfare Training Camp Michael Monsoor, Garden Grove High School Memorial Stadium. After further training he was assigned to Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 3. Sally Monsoor, mother of Michael Monsoor and the ship's sponsor, is escorted on stage during the commissioning ceremony for the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) on Jan. 26 . Mountain Warfare Training Camp Michael Monsoor. However, I was patient but I just kept nudging and saying this is such a profound story. His parents had no idea that he was operating on a nightly basis and the type of danger that he was in. Quote job ref. The SEALs fired back and stood their ground. Instead, he threw himself onto the live grenade, shielding his fellow soldiers from the immediate explosion. Additionally, a nearby mosque called insurgents to arms to fight Coalition Forces. 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. Lord, protect my brothers above all else. Most notably, the Army Infantry, Navy SEAL and Iraqi Army combined force helped to pacify the most violent city in Al Anbar province setting conditions for the Sunni Awakening. Ramadi had been a violent and intense area for a very strong . 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. 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 . Ramadi had been a violent and intense area for a very strong and aggressive insurgency for some time. WHILE THE SEALS VIGILANTLY WATCHED FOR ENEMY ACTIVITY, AN INSURGENT THREW A HAND GRENADE FROM AN UNSEEN LOCATION, WHICH BOUNCED OFF PETTY OFFICER MONSOORS CHEST AND LANDED IN FRONT OF HIM. He chose them. He was at SEAL Team 3 when they commissioned this absolutely breathtaking missile-guided destroyer - they call it a super stealth missile-guided destroyer - that was named after Michael Monsoor. He will receive the award for his actions in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on Sept. 29, 2006. The trapezoidal-shaped USS Michael Monsoor came to Naval Station Everett on Friday, where the ship . ALTHOUGH ONLY HE COULD HAVE ESCAPED THE BLAST, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR CHOSE INSTEAD TO PROTECT HIS TEAMMATES. The 40th annual San Francisco Fleet Week kicked-off Oct. 4 with ship arrivals bringing together the San Francisco community, Marines, Coastguardsmen and Sailors to . As I look at this picture, I hear a voice in a humble but confident tone. Rea: It did after and he was able to say that to them when they met him after he had passed away. This is what I said: Ladies and gentlemen. I think George will fight for his son and stand up for his memory his whole life. 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. As we trained and prepared to deploy to Iraq, everyone learned that Mike was an incredible person. And his story offers some perspective on the long war in Iraq and the chaos there today. The 610-foot, 15,000-ton ship, built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works for the U.S. Navy, was named for Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor. October 14, 2019 | Fort Sam Houston, TX. His sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. The reason I learned a little bit about it is my husband is an active-duty SEAL. 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. "We were at a SEAL bar in San Diego called McP's, and we were having a wake for one of our guys that just died, I believe it was Michael Monsoor. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Not everyone has made a comprehensive story yet, so the sacrifice lives on I think in the sense of these guys and his parents. I don't think any of us can sit back and think oh it's so easy for everyone else, but it's hard for us to see past our own difficulty sometimes. Once he and his men established a sniper overwatch position, he deftly transitioned to his role as a SEAL communicator calling in tank support and transmitting enemy situation reports to the 1-506 PIR Commander. All morning long the overwatch position received harassment fire that had become a typical part of the day for the security team. This was one of the last missions, which is just even worse. George's son, Michael, is a recipient of the Medal of Honor and we're going to tell Michael's story. 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. He attended Catholic Mass devotionally before operations, and often spoke lovingly of his family - his older brother, a police officer and former Marine for whom he held great respect; his sister, a nurse; and his younger brother, a college football player. 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. 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. 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 knew some of these guys were going home early, it's called turnover. He attended Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate School and Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove, California and played tight-end on the school's football team, graduating in 1999. Petty Officer Second Class Michael Anthony Monsoor was born April 5, 1981 in Long Beach, Calif. Michael . All rights reserved. Petty Officer Monsoor was the Platoon Machine Gunner of an overwatch element, providing security for an Iraqi Army Brigade during counter-insurgency operations. Lieutenant Commander Jocko Willink, Navy SEAL. Although only he could have escaped the blast, Petty Officer Monsoor chose instead to protect his teammates. I served with him in the Military and I can tell you that he was humble and would do just about anything asked of him to help. 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. A brotherhood bound by sweat and blood and tears. He took a lot on and it says a lot about his character. The new destroyer is named for Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor, a Navy SEAL who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his . Monsoor was the first Navy SEAL to earn the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq and the second Navy SEAL to receive the award since Sept. 11, 2001. We worked hand-in-hand and one by one with his teammates. Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor was killed in battle in Iraq in September 2006, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in April. Fausone: He was the automatic weapons operator carrying the MK-48 and all that extra weight, there's a responsibility to the other guys because you're carrying that weapon to protect them. Even before I jumped into really writing the story, I had no idea that he quit BUD/S once. The sad thing is that Michael was ready to die at any time and I'm sure a lot of those guys were, Jim. 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 11 different operations, Petty Officer Monsoor exposed himself to heavy enemy fire while shielding his teammates with suppressive fire. During Mike Monsoor's funeral in San Diego, as his coffin was at the grave site at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, SEALs were lined up on both sides of the pallbearers route . The name of Petty Officer Michael Anthony Monsoor will now be among them. Again, a great story about a terrific young man who made the ultimate sacrifice for his mates - a selfless act. During the battle, a grenade bounced off Monsoors chest and landed on the roof. And I'm like, who is this? As we bridge this, Father Halladay, Michael's faith, and the family's faith. Because of Petty Officer Monsoor's actions, he saved the lives of his 3 teammates and the IA soldiers. 2006 Delta Platoon was sent to Iraq in April 2006 and assigned to train Iraqi Army soldiers in Ramadi. Twenty Gold Star families and four Medal of Honor recipients witnessed the second Zumwalt-class destroyer enter the fleet. During Mike Monsoors funeral in San Diego, as his coffin was being moved from the hearse to the grave site at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, SEALs were lined up on both sides of the pallbearers route forming a column of twos, with the coffin moving up the center. Perry, Tony, "Destroyer To Bear O.C. Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor, 25, was killed in combat Sept. 29 in Ramadi, Iraq, west of Baghdad. He has a grateful nation forever in his debt! He really wanted to protect them. Faced with the choice to save his comrades or save himself, Monsoor threw himself on the grenade, absorbing the impact. Multiple times that we shared in the book. 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. Positioned next to the single exit, Monsoor was the only one who could have escaped harm. Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor was killed in battle in Iraq in September 2006, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in April. MASTER-AT-ARMS SECOND CLASS (SEA, AIR AND LAND) MICHAEL A. MONSOOR, MA2 MICHAEL A. MONSOOR, USN with sailors on his tour. Monsoor quickly smothered the grenade with his body, absorbing the resulting explosion and saving his comrades from serious injury or death. Petty Officer Monsoor was subsequently awarded the Bronze Star as the Task Unit Ramadi, Iraq Combat Advisor from April to September 2006. 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. It does cause you to say, every time I read one of these stories, how do you do that? 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. He's heading into his 20th year of service this summer. Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, which was presented by President George W. Bush to Monsoor's parents on April 8, 2008. Not much is known of the circumstances surrounding his death, family members said . IN THE EARLY MORNING, INSURGENTS PREPARED TO EXECUTE A COORDINATED ATTACK BY RECONNOITERING THE AREA AROUND THE ELEMENTS POSITION. 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. - Source Ismaili community leaders continued to report concerns about what they called the exclusion of Ismailis from other positions of political authority. 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. He had been assigned to protect fellow SEALs on a rooftop in Ramadi, Iraq, when a fierce firefight with insurgents broke out. 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. These men who are in the field with the Warriors give great counsel, and great solace. Her prayers for her son are just a reflection of what every mother is doing when their boys are overseas, or daughters are overseas. It represents the three aspects of SEAL special operations, sea, air, and land. Like many kids, he wanted to test himself and be the best he could in service and made his way through BUD/S and became a Navy SEAL in March 2005. Regional exposure by managing/leading projects by handling projects. I feel so honored that I was able to play a small role in now bringing his story to the world because George told me one of the reasons that finally got him to say yes was he said my son was so much more than just a boy who jumped on a grenade because that's what the average person in the public knew him as. 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. There was only one access point for entry or exit and Monsoor was the only one who could have saved himself from harm. Get email updates about Michael A. Monsoor delivered directly to your inbox. It was this cool relationship, almost this Brotherhood camaraderie too, between this Navy chaplain priest and Michael. 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. U.S. Navy file photo of the Medal of Honor certificate presented by President George W. Bush to George and Sally Monsoor on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. He is survived by his mother Sally, his father George, his sister Sara, and his two brothers James and Joseph. Not everyone can step in and do it that well, that fast.
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