There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. I want to make them smile and laugh but I am far from home. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Death is everywhere. During Mike Monsoor's 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 two's, with the coffin moving up the center. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. On March 31, 2008, the United States Department of Defense confirmed that Monsoor would posthumously receive the Medal of Honor. He was also posthumously given the Silver Star for helping carry a wounded team member to safety during an attack, Snopes.com reported. His fellow soldiers told how he frequently attended mass with devotion before his operations. When he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, a tearful President Bush reminded the audience that the day Michael Monsoor died was the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel. Mike was also a SEAL communicator. Rest in peace, Michael Monsoor. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He was 25. Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor received the Medal of Honor posthumously in a ceremony at the White House April 8, 2008. Oops, we were unable to send the email. And every day, brave men continued to push forward, into the fray. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Forrest Vosler, Biden Awards 3 Soldiers Medals of Honor for Valor, The Erwin Brothers Share Their Grandfather's WWII Medal of Honor Story and Talk About Their Movie "American Underdog. May the Lord continue to comfort you. This browser does not support getting your location. And death. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Salvation Army . I enlisted because of people like him, because of people who are willing to fight and die for their fellow man. Like most fighting ships, its namesake will be woven into . Positioned near the only exit, with an MK 48 machine gun in hand, he was providing security for two SEAL snipers who lay in prone positions on either side of him. Navy Destroyers Sport Large Satcom Domes On Their Flight Decks For Big The Zumwalt class stealth destroyer USS Michael Monsoor spotted leaving San Diego on April 20, 2021, with a large satellite communications dome on its rear flight deck., @cjr1321 via @Warshipcam . America's Newest Stealth Destroyer Has The Greatest - The Drive 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. On 11 different operations, Petty Officer Monsoor exposed himself to heavy enemy fire while shielding his teammates with suppressive fire. I am so proud to be a part of this Band of Brothers. AS ENEMY ACTIVITY INCREASED, PETTY OFFICER MONSOOR TOOK POSITION WITH HIS MACHINE GUN BETWEEN TWO TEAMMATES ON AN OUTCROPPING OF THE ROOF. 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. 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." Anticipating further attacks, Monsoor, three SEAL snipers and three Iraqi Army soldiers took up a rooftop position. Failed to delete memorial. Claim: Account describes Navy SEALs' funereal tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Mike Monsoor. or redistributed. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Fr. 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. Michael A. Monsoor Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information "He undoubtedly saved mine and the other SEALs'' lives, and we owe him." He ran out into the street with another SEAL, shot cover fire and dragged his comrade to safety while enemy bullets kicked up the concrete at their feet. Unable to continue, he was forced to ring the bell indicating that a trainee had quit the program. On that day, he was on a rooftop over-watch in . Delta Platoon was sent to Iraq in April 2006 and assigned to train Iraqi Army soldiers in Ramadi. 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. Giving one life to save three - Los Angeles Times The picture shows Michael walking at the head of his platoon, through the war-torn streets of Ramadi. Summary of eRumor: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. NAVCENT Holds Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony 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. All rights reserved. Michael A Monsoor | War on Terrorism (Iraq) | U.S. Navy | Medal of Instead, Monsoor chose to protect his comrades by the sacrifice of his own life. He will inspire the crew, just as he inspired his teammates. 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.The Truth:The story is true and, despite the comment about not being reported by the media, was given coverage by several news outlets across the U.S. including Fox news. When the grenade landed in front of him, Michael Monsoor knew that the length of the fuse would not allow him to toss it out. His life and unfortunate death are inspiring. It was an appropriate position for a Catholic young man named after the warrior angel, Saint Michael. Home > Fighting the Culture War > No Greater Love. He was the ultimate teammate. Positioned next to the single exit, Monsoor was the only one who could have escaped harm. Ex-Navy SEAL Jocko Willink: Remembering Michael Monsoor, who was killed Vast swaths of Ukraine have been transformed into potential crime scenes. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [7] After BUD/S, he completed advanced SEAL training courses including parachute training at Basic Airborne School, cold weather combat training in Kodiak, Alaska, and six months of SEAL Qualification Training in Coronado, California, graduating in March 2005. Try again later. I want to hold my nephews and nieces again. Who was Michael A. Monsoor? - Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute He then maintained suppressive fire while the wounded SEAL received tactical casualty treatment. Over the years, many who have received the medal have given their lives in the action that earned it. (U.S.. His funeral, attended (in the words of President Bush) by "nearly every SEAL on the West Coast," was held on 12 October 2006 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. His boyhood dream of being a SEAL began to be realized when, at 20 years of age, he joined the Navy. Monsoor was severely wounded and although evacuated immediately, he died 30 minutes later. The Mountain Warfare Training Facility Camp Michael Monsoor is located 50 miles east of San Diego, near the city of Campo. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Having already endured so many hardships and numerous brushes with death no one would have faulted him had he chosen a path to safety. Thirty five escalated into heated firefights taking place in streets that were paved with fire.1, During eleven of those missions Michaels leadership, guidance and decisive action were key in saving the lives of many of his men. Although only he could have escaped the blast, Petty Officer Monsoor chose instead to protect his teammates. 230430-n-nh267-1326 The same photo is there. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), expeditionary mobile base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5), and Philippine navy ships BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS 15), and BRP Tarlac (FF 601) transit the South China Sea for Balikatan 23, April 19, 2023. 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. Mikes gun is at the ready. 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. He was a member of the elite branch of the Navy called SEALS, which stands for SEa, Air and Land. May you always rest in peace knowing that we remember you and your sacrifice. by Norman Fulkerson May 22, 2008. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. A mass of christian burial will be held on Thursday, May 4th 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. John the Beloved Catholic Church (6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA 22101). As I look at this picture, I hear a voice in a humble but confident tone. He was gifted at everything he did, hard-working, funny, and selfless. 230421-n-mh015-1158 Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, which was presented by President George W. Bush to Monsoor's parents on April 8, 2008. While vigilantly watching for enemy activity, an enemy fighter hurled a hand grenade onto the roof from an unseen location. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. On the last day of his life, on a rooftop in Ramadi, Navy SEAL Michael A. Monsoor was assigned to protect three SEAL snipers. Penned together, all five were easy prey for the grenade's deadly spray of shrapnel. Petty Officer Monsoor maintained suppressive fire as the wounded SEAL received tactical casualty treatment to his leg. Iraq War Medal of Honor Recipient. A reception will be held on Thursday, May 4th 2023 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Eagle Hall at St. John. At his Oct. 12 funeral, as the e-mail states, Navy SEALs took their trident pins and pounded them into the top of the casket. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Snopes.com, a nonpartisan well-respected Web site that confirms or debunks rumors and urban legends, did report that it is not clear whether the photo of the casket embedded with trident pins that accompanies the e-mail was taken at Monsoor's burial ceremony. For this brave action, he earned a Silver Star. 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. Michael enlisted in the U.S. Navy March 21, 2001, and attended Basic Training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 1:09 EVERETT One of the Navy's newest destroyers paid a visit to Puget Sound this weekend. Verify and try again. He then reentered a grueling SEAL program where only 23% pass, graduated at the top in the class of 2005 and was assigned to Delta Platoon. 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. 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. 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). [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. Talk:Michael A. Monsoor - Wikipedia His mother, Sally, when visiting him, said he hardly ever stopped running. In spite of the chaos and danger which surrounds them, Michael is calm, almost smiling. 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. Thanks for your help! Praying for the loved ones of the fallen this weekend especially. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. After loading his wounded teammate onto an evacuation vehicle, he returned to the battle. Some months later the injured soldier had a dream of the incident where the Michael who rescued him had wings. Fact Check: General story of e-mail on sailor's funeral is true In the morning, his team observed four enemy fighters armed with AK-47s reconnoitering from roads in the sector to conduct follow-on attacks. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. As I look at this picture, Lt. Willink said, I hear a voice in a humble but confident tone.. Unrelated, Chris Kyle operated on the far western side of the city in support of additional special warfare operations; he reportedly killed 84 insurgents. When we encounter Iraqi families I treat them with respect and dignity. Try again. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Times Staff Writer. Bullet holes cover the rubbled buildings. This is a carousel with slides. Failed to report flower. 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. We have set your language to He aggressively stabilized each chaotic situation with focused determination and uncanny tactical awareness. 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. The Early Years. From April to Sept. 29, 2006, Mike served as a heavy weapons machine gunner in Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 3. I love my country, my fellow SEALs, and the men fighting alongside us. He was only the second SEAL to die in Iraq since the war began. Please try again later. This account has been disabled. [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. hide-sight in time to escape harm. I want to hold my nieces and nephews again. He gave his life to protect comrades . THE ENEMY CONTINUED TO ASSAULT THE ELEMENT, ENGAGING THEM WITH A ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADE AND SMALL ARMS FIRE. When Mike died, a picture of him circulated the news.