Comments on: Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/ Summum nec metuas diem, nec optes - Marcus Valerius Martialis Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:27:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Blue Crab Boulevard » Blog Archive » Dishonest, Dishonorable And Unworthy http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/comment-page-1/#comment-32864 Blue Crab Boulevard » Blog Archive » Dishonest, Dishonorable And Unworthy Thu, 02 Nov 2006 21:27:24 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/#comment-32864 [...] This also says nothing about the troops who go on to college after they leave the service.  I read things like this: Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor had been near the only door to the rooftop structure Sept. 29 when the grenade hit him in the chest and bounced to the floor, said four SEALs who spoke to The Associated Press this week on condition of anonymity because their work requires their identities to remain secret. [...] [...] This also says nothing about the troops who go on to college after they leave the service.  I read things like this: Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor had been near the only door to the rooftop structure Sept. 29 when the grenade hit him in the chest and bounced to the floor, said four SEALs who spoke to The Associated Press this week on condition of anonymity because their work requires their identities to remain secret. [...]

]]> By: Gaius http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/comment-page-1/#comment-31890 Gaius Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:57:33 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/#comment-31890 James, he is a hero. The MoH is extremely rare - and should be. That said, I would think this action must be under consideration for that medal. But if it is not awarded, Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor is no less a hero. James, he is a hero. The MoH is extremely rare – and should be. That said, I would think this action must be under consideration for that medal.

But if it is not awarded, Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor is no less a hero.

]]> By: James Bacon http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/comment-page-1/#comment-31884 James Bacon Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:48:27 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/#comment-31884 This is another case of the government dragging its heels. This man and several other Marines have sacrificed thier lives by doing such a thing. They gave their lives to save others. Doesnt that mean they should recieve the Medal of Honor? He was 25. Saved his Seal buddies. So far in this war we've had, what? 2 MOHs? With the battles that have been waged, there should be more.Maybe even one or two who qualify for the MOH who are LIVING. I'm not saying there should be a quota. But, by God, there should be heros. THERE should be men who are honored. This is another case of the government dragging its heels. This man and several other Marines have sacrificed thier lives by doing such a thing. They gave their lives to save others. Doesnt that mean they should recieve the Medal of Honor?
He was 25. Saved his Seal buddies. So far in this war we’ve had, what? 2 MOHs? With the battles that have been waged, there should be more.Maybe even one or two who qualify for the MOH who are LIVING.
I’m not saying there should be a quota. But, by God, there should be heros. THERE should be men who are honored.

]]> By: STEVE ILER http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/comment-page-1/#comment-31153 STEVE ILER Fri, 27 Oct 2006 23:30:22 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/#comment-31153 NOT ONLY WAS MIKEY A SOLDIER, BUT HE WAS THE BESTEST FRIEND YOU COULD POSSIBLE HAVE! HE WAS MY BROTHERS BEST FRIEND. MIKEY, PAT, AND NICK CAME AND SPENT NEW YEARS 2001 WITH MY FAMILY RIGHT BEFORE HE JOINED. THE ONLY THING HE COULD TALK ABOUT WAS BEING A NAVY SEAL. HALLOWEEN WAS HIS FAVORITE HOLIDAY, AND MY BROTHER AND OTHER OF HIS FRIENDS WERE PLANNING A PARTY FOR HIM ON HALLOWEEN. HE WAS THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT WOULD GIVE THE SHIRT RIGHT OFF HIS BACK TO ANYONE IN NEED. IT IS SORRY TO SEE HIM GO IN THIS WAY, ATLEAST HE DIDNT FEEL ANY PAIN! WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND REMEMBER HIM!! R.I.P MIKEY!!!!!! NOT ONLY WAS MIKEY A SOLDIER, BUT HE WAS THE BESTEST FRIEND YOU COULD POSSIBLE HAVE! HE WAS MY BROTHERS BEST FRIEND. MIKEY, PAT, AND NICK CAME AND SPENT NEW YEARS 2001 WITH MY FAMILY RIGHT BEFORE HE JOINED. THE ONLY THING HE COULD TALK ABOUT WAS BEING A NAVY SEAL. HALLOWEEN WAS HIS FAVORITE HOLIDAY, AND MY BROTHER AND OTHER OF HIS FRIENDS WERE PLANNING A PARTY FOR HIM ON HALLOWEEN. HE WAS THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT WOULD GIVE THE SHIRT RIGHT OFF HIS BACK TO ANYONE IN NEED. IT IS SORRY TO SEE HIM GO IN THIS WAY, ATLEAST HE DIDNT FEEL ANY PAIN! WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND REMEMBER HIM!! R.I.P MIKEY!!!!!!

]]> By: Billy http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/comment-page-1/#comment-29081 Billy Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:11:33 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/#comment-29081 I'm a 31 old man from the communist China but happen to be a solid and ardent pro-American, pro-freedom conservative out of my own conviction. I've just encountered the heroic story when surfing on the internet, and felt choke up as my eyes rolled down on those burning, heart-touching words. I was almost moved to tears by the consummate dedication and selfless sacrifice of, and the unparalleled honor and valiance displayed by Mr. Monsoor. I salute this great man and his impeccable character and courage from the bottom of my heart and am ready to share his story with my friends. My heart and prayers go to the great man and his families. He will not die in vain because he has already become an immortal and inspiring model for tens of thousands of people in America and worldwide including myself. I've just observed one minute of silence for him. And I also copied his photo from online, made a memory card with it and put it into my notebook as a cherished item. This great man and true American hero has left an indelible print in my mind which I firmly believe will guide and inspire my life from now on. And finally, Kudos to Michael Monsoor and God bless! R.I.P. P.S., To be absolutely candid and straightforward, I sincerely believe Iraq war was a mistake, an unnecessary and undeserving drain of American blood and treasure. Jorge Bush should bear the brunt of the grievous error, but all this by no means diminished the lofty and unrivaled heroism of Americans troops already in Iraq despite the wrong governmental policy. What I advocate is not cut-and-run, but the true America First spirit of only fighting and bleeding for what is truly vital for America’s life and freedom which Iraq wasn’t in the first place. Now I only pray they all come back home soon and safe from that sinking pit. To wish otherwise is the really un-American and unpatriotic. I’m a 31 old man from the communist China but happen to be a solid and ardent pro-American, pro-freedom conservative out of my own conviction. I’ve just encountered the heroic story when surfing on the internet, and felt choke up as my eyes rolled down on those burning, heart-touching words.

I was almost moved to tears by the consummate dedication and selfless sacrifice of, and the unparalleled honor and valiance displayed by Mr. Monsoor. I salute this great man and his impeccable character and courage from the bottom of my heart and am ready to share his story with my friends.

My heart and prayers go to the great man and his families. He will not die in vain because he has already become an immortal and inspiring model for tens of thousands of people in America and worldwide including myself.

I’ve just observed one minute of silence for him. And I also copied his photo from online, made a memory card with it and put it into my notebook as a cherished item. This great man and true American hero has left an indelible print in my mind which I firmly believe will guide and inspire my life from now on. And finally, Kudos to Michael Monsoor and God bless! R.I.P.

P.S., To be absolutely candid and straightforward, I sincerely believe Iraq war was a mistake, an unnecessary and undeserving drain of American blood and treasure. Jorge Bush should bear the brunt of the grievous error, but all this by no means diminished the lofty and unrivaled heroism of Americans troops already in Iraq despite the wrong governmental policy. What I advocate is not cut-and-run, but the true America First spirit of only fighting and bleeding for what is truly vital for America’s life and freedom which Iraq wasn’t in the first place. Now I only pray they all come back home soon and safe from that sinking pit. To wish otherwise is the really un-American and unpatriotic.

]]> By: Blue Star Chronicles http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/comment-page-1/#comment-27468 Blue Star Chronicles Sat, 14 Oct 2006 20:38:45 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2006/10/13/petty-officer-2nd-class-michael-a-monsoor/#comment-27468 <strong>Navy Seal Mike Monsoor Falls On Grenade To Save Co...</strong> Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor never took his eyes off the grenade that bounced off his chest onto the floor. He threw himself onto the grenade, sacrificing himself for the lives of his comrades in the room.... Navy Seal Mike Monsoor Falls On Grenade To Save Co…

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor never took his eyes off the grenade that bounced off his chest onto the floor. He threw himself onto the grenade, sacrificing himself for the lives of his comrades in the room….

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