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Medal of Honor




PO2 (EOD2) Mike Monsoor, a Navy EOD Technician, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for jumping on a grenade in Iraq , giving his life to save his fellow Seals.

During Mike Monsoor's funeral in San Diego, as his coffin was being moved from the hearse to the grave site at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, SEALs were lined up on both sides of the pallbearers route forming a column of two's, with the coffin moving up the center. 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.

The slaps were audible from across the cemetery; by the time the coffin arrived grave side, it looked as though it had! a gold inlay from all the Tridents pinned to it. This was a fitting send-off for a warrior hero.

This should be front-page news instead of the crap we see every day. Since the media won't make this news, I choose to make it news by forwarding it onto you guys. I am **** proud of our military. If you are proud too, pls pass this on If not then rest assured that these fine men and women of our military will continue to serve and protect.
 
RatBoy said:
I couldn't be more proud...and more appreciative of his, and his family's, sacrifice.
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I'd have to disagree with that.

Although his sacrifice was truly an act of bravery and his accommodation was well deserved. I could have been just as proud or even prouder, as I'm sure his family could have been too, if he had returned home in something other than a box...

I'm sure I'll be misunderstood by that statement so *Flame on*
 
3ngin33r1 said:
I'd have to disagree with that.

Although his sacrifice was truly an act of bravery and his accommodation was well deserved. I could have been just as proud or even prouder, as I'm sure his family could have been too, if he had returned home in something other than a box...

I'm sure I'll be misunderstood by that statement so *Flame on*
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Young Fellow,

You are able to make a statement like that in this great Country thanks to men like him. I hope and pray that you will always have the right to voice your opinion openly and freely. I hope and pray even more that people who step up to serve in our Armed Forces will always be remembered for their sacrifices. Regardless of what the conflict is, or the politics involved, they are doing their job. God Bless everyone of them.
 
3ngin33r1 said:
I'd have to disagree with that.

Although his sacrifice was truly an act of bravery and his accommodation was well deserved. I could have been just as proud or even prouder, as I'm sure his family could have been too, if he had returned home in something other than a box...

I'm sure I'll be misunderstood by that statement so *Flame on*
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Absolutely nothing you said could be misunderstood, his family would rather have him walking up the garden path than burying him. His bravery is beyond question he had a split second to try and save his own hide or try and save his fellow soldiers. People call sports figures heroes they are nothing more than dumb jocks compared to this brave man.
 
britman said:
Young Fellow,

You are able to make a statement like that in this great Country thanks to men like him.
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Old sir,

I spent the majority of my youth overseas in 3 different conflicts for this country and was wounded twice doing so. I've been beaten and arrested while fighting for the civil liberties of Americans as a civilian in this country and I have held public office.

Please don't tell me who I owe my freedom to.
 
For those of us who have been in the gates of hell know that there are levels of perdition. The statement was crass. I know what you meant, it just lacks compassion that comes with maturity. All your acts defending your own ass are very apparent. Would I trust you in a pinch. No. Why people do things that they think will make them a better person but don't deep down believe in it, baffles me. Flame out!
 
3ngin33r1 said:
Old sir,

I spent the majority of my youth overseas in 3 different conflicts for this country and was wounded twice doing so. I've been beaten and arrested while fighting for the civil liberties of Americans as a civilian in this country and I have held public office.

Please don't tell me who I owe my freedom to.
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3ngin33r1,

First and foremost, you are are right. I should not tell you who you owe your freedom too. I am sure you and I would not agree on the orgin, but I am glad we are both able to enjoy the benefit. I also spent some time in a conflict as a very young man. Upon our return we were met at the airport by anti-war demonstrators and call "Baby Killers". That is why I am so appreciative of the gratitude shown toward todays young men and women who serve in the military no matter what your view is of the war. Having spent 32 years in law enforcement with most of the street time in the early 70's I have also had a little experience in civil liberties. No matter what the issue, war vs. anti-war, abortion vs. right to life, civil rights and others I can't even remember anymore, we were always there to preserve the peace and protect everyones right to free speech. Most of the time we accomplished our goals. There were times where we ended up being one side or the others scape goat or portrayed as heavy handed thugs by the media no matter what precautions used. Finally in reference to you holding public office, looking at a number of todays elected officials that's not always a great addition to your resume. It doesn't matter if you are a policeman, clergyman, insurance salesman, or politician, there are good and bad in every profession. As you can see we share a number of similar life experiences, just on different sides of the fence. If we ever meet in person I will buy you a beer and we can discuss motorcycles, the weather, sports, or dogs. Politics wouldn't be a good topic for us.
 
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