On September 29, 2006, in Ramadi, one of the most dangerous locations in Iraq,
Michael A. Monsoor and his teammates participated in the mission. He has been fighting in Iraq for a while, and in a few weeks, he can return to the United States.
Suddenly a grenade was thrown by the enemy onto their concealed roof, hitting Monsoor's chest and falling to the ground. The 25-year-old Monsoor pressed his body on the grenade that was about to explode. The three surrounding comrades saved their lives, and he unfortunately died in action.
In the eyes of his comrades in arms, Monsoor is a quiet and funny California boy, not like a natural hero, and he has no rhetoric.
Michael Monsoor joined the US Navy in 2001 and became a member of the Navy SEALs after completing the basic underwater sabotage training course in 2004. He joined NAVY SEALs 3 Team D, which is also the D platoon of SEAL Team 3.
Supplement: Shortly before the sacrifice, he had already received the Silver Star Medal for his bravery in combat.
In 2008, Monsoor was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor certificate. It read this paragraph: In battle, when his life was in danger, his bravery and fearlessness far exceeded his duty.
Monsoor's simple throwing action interprets the motto of the SEALs.
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