This photo provided by the Navy shows Navy SEAL Michael A. Monsoor, left, on patrol in Iraq in 2006. Monsoor died Sept. 29, 2006, in Ramadi, Iraq, when he threw himself on a grenade to save fellow SEALs.
Posted on 04/08/2008 2:56:39 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
President Bush has presented America's highest military award to the parents of a Navy special operations sailor killed in Iraq two years ago. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns has the story.
In September of that year, Monsoor and three SEAL snipers took up a rooftop position during a firefight with insurgents. The Defense Department says a grenade thrown from the street below hit Monsoor in the chest and dropped to the roof. The 25-year-old gunner covered the grenade with his body - saving the lives of his comrades, but suffering wounds that took his life 30 minutes later.
President Bush recognized that sacrifice by presenting Monsoor's parents, George and Sally Monsoor, with a posthumous Medal of Honor.
"Mr. and Mrs. Monsoor, America owes you a debt that can never be repaid," he said. "This nation will always cherish the memory of your son. We will not let his life go in vain. This nation will always honor the sacrifice he made. May God comfort you. May God bless America."
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This photo provided by the Navy shows Navy SEAL Michael A. Monsoor, left, on patrol in Iraq in 2006. Monsoor died Sept. 29, 2006, in Ramadi, Iraq, when he threw himself on a grenade to save fellow SEALs.
His family, friends and our nation should be very proud of him.
I remember when this happened. A fine man was lost. A fitting tribute was given.
Rest in peace.
A real amazing man, God Bless his Soul.
A well deserved honor for a great American.
So many here in this country do not deserve to even lick his boots....What a HERO!
He has earned a special place in the Hall of
American Heros. God Bless This Soldier
Bush Awards Medal of Honor to Sailor Killed in Iraq
Sorry for the confusion, of course you are right. Thanks.
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