As the coffin passed each SEAL, they slapped down the gold Trident each had removed from his own uniform and deeply embedded it into the wooden coffin. EAST CHINA SEA (April 5, 2023) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Erwinn Garrett, from Houston, signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Screamin' Indians" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 during flight operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Death is everywhere. Home > Fighting the Culture War > No Greater Love. This act of valor is based on Michael Monsoor's unselfish act that saved his teammates lives and saw him posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. May the Lord comfort you. The grenade hit Monsoor in the chest before falling to the ground. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Ahead of the ceremony, Master-At-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoors teammates share his story of his courageous and selfless actions. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. The grenade exploded seconds later and Monsoor's body absorbed most of the force of the blast. It represents the three aspects of SEAL special operations, sea, air, and land. . ", Army Ranger Legend Ralph Puckett Receives Medal of Honor, World War II Hero Charles Coolidge Receives Medal of Honor in 1945, Crews Work to Save WWII Ship Taking on Water, See the Final 'Top Gun: Maverick' Trailer, War Crimes Watch: She's Working to Make Putin Pay, Sniper Videos, Sniper Rifles, Sniper Kills: The Best of the Best. On 15 operations, he carried a rucksack full of communications equipment in addition to his machinegun and full ammunition load-out. Over the years, many who have received the medal have given their lives in the action that earned it. As Mike's coffin passed, each SEAL, having removed his gold Trident from his uniform, slapped it down embedding the Trident in the wooden coffin. Sandra C Greer Obituary (2023) | Silver Spring, Maryland Since the media wont make this news, I choose to make it news by forwarding it onto you guys. Sorry! There is a problem with your email/password. His face is calm, almost smilingdespite the obvious chaos and danger around him. October 14, 2019 | Fort Sam Houston, TX. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5.
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