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No matter how one feels about the Iraq war, I think everyone here supports our men and women who put everything at risk to do their sworn duty and/or what they believe needs to be done in the service of their country.
To be awarded a Medal of Honor this week: Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor
To be awarded a Medal of Honor this week: Petty Officer Second Class (SEAL) Michael A. Monsoor
http://www.navy.mil/moh/monsoor/SOA.html... While vigilantly watching for enemy activity, an enemy fighter hurled a hand grenade onto the roof from an unseen location. The grenade hit him in the chest and bounced onto the deck. He immediately leapt to his feet and yelled “grenade” to alert his teammates of impending danger, but they could not evacuate the sniper hide-sight in time to escape harm. 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 grenade detonated as he came down on top of it, mortally wounding him.
Petty Officer Monsoor’s actions could not have been more selfless or clearly intentional. Of the three SEALs on that rooftop corner, he had the only avenue of escape away from the blast, and if he had so chosen, he could have easily escaped. Instead, Monsoor chose to protect his comrades by the sacrifice of his own life. By his courageous and selfless actions, he saved the lives of his two fellow SEALs and he is the most deserving of the special recognition afforded by awarding the Medal of Honor.
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