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MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT. “The Medal of Honor is a poignant reminder of the tremendous price that some Americans have been willing to pay to protect the lives and liberty of others. Indeed, the courageous and loving sacrifices of our Medal of Honor recipients tell us a great deal about the value of freedom and the principles on which this ...
11 nov. 2023 · He could have run, but Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor chose to lay down his life for three fellow Navy SEALs on Sept. 29, 2006 — the feast of his beloved patron, St. Michael the Archangel — when a ...
Michael Anthony Monsoor (5. dubna 1981 Long Beach – 29. září 2006 Ramádí) byl námořník Spojených států amerických, který padl během operace Irácká svoboda. V roce 2001 nastoupil k námořnictvu Spojených států amerických , v roce 2004 absolvoval základní podvodní trénink námořnictva.
29 sept. 2006 · As enemy activity increased, Petty Officer Monsoor took position with his machine gun between two teammates on an outcropping of the roof. 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. Although only he could have escaped the blast, Petty Officer ...
21 janv. 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 ...
28 janv. 2019 · USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), a Zumwalt-class destroyer, is set to be commissioned in California this month. “Monsoor is an incredible honor that the Navy has bestowed upon him and his family,” said Oleson. “I went out to the christening event, and I was completely blown away [by] the sheer size of what this ship represents. I think if ...
“Michael Monsoor was an exemplary SEAL—a man of great integrity, a skilled warrior, and a loyal teammate. That loyalty led to his willingness to sacrifice his life for his teammates.” —Dr. Donald C. Winter (Secretary of the Navy, 2006–2009) Mike Sarraille During his 20-year military career, Mike Sarraille served as a Recon Marine, Scout-Sniper, and U.S. Navy SEAL Officer.
