I Will Defend: Michael Monsoor’s story

Named for a Medal of Honor recipient and Navy SEAL, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) will be commissioned Jan. 25. Ahead of the ceremony, Master-At-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor’s teammates share his story of his courageous and selfless actions. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danian Douglas and Austin Rooney/Released)

[@bigdaddyb6005]

He said "if not me, then who?, if not now, then when?". And without hesitation, HE WENT. What a PATRIOT.

[@freakytaco697]

If not me, then who, if not now, then when is from a song

[@bigdaddyb6005]

@@freakytaco697 never heard it.

[@freakytaco697]

@@bigdaddyb6005 I think it was Craig Morgan who made it but I might be wrong but it's called "if not me"

[@bigdaddyb6005]

@@freakytaco697 I boosted and rearranged the biblical verse of " who shall we send, send me. I really have never heard the song, but I'll take ur word.

[@freakytaco697]

@@bigdaddyb6005 it's actually a really good song I would recommend it

[@valentincheval3878]

You can be against war. Against the USA. But how can you dislike such a feat of heroism. That man is a hero.

[@crippledogdude]

Mars Will never understand the mentality of a downvoted memorial... Perhaps it’s the worlds terrorists, they hate freedom...equality... Garbage humans. Garbage.

[@captainchaos6812]

Says who

[@captainchaos6812]

Mars you won’t do shit, Jupiter will eat your ass alive

[@ericirwin413]

Cowards are what they will always be

[@xhenieyneve2844]

Hero of course but he is fighting a f**kin war for a f**kin nation, why shouldn't I hit that f**kin thumb down .

[@sundarjohn9634]

There's no greater love than a Man laying down his life for his friends - Jesus Christ.

[@paulrevere2928]

Yeshua Ben Yoseph was his true historical name. AE911Truth. Org wake up

[@irishtino1595]

Yea, Jesus never said that and Jesus probably is not a true historical figure.

[@sundarjohn9634]

One says His actual name in History and one says that He doesn't even exist in History. 😂

[@kingjames7098]

@@irishtino1595 it da says it in the bible

[@gavinbyrne6802]

Irish Tino he literally is tho not even atheist historians dispute thag bc of over 5,800 Greek and 10,000 latin documents in a non biblical format about him, Tacitus wrote ab him, Cornelius, Flavus Josephus the list goes on

[@Wildcat221]

I'm a 6 year army vet and deployed to Iraq in 2011 and 2012. This made me cry like a baby. The ones who dont come home are the heroes. Every single one of them.

[@huh2377]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@huh2377]

Thank You For Your Service🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏

[@KINDAtheexpert7608]

Same, and I'm not a veteran. This man made the ULTIMATE sacrifice and is a TRUE hero! Thank u Michael! And THANKS to ALL who serve! God BLESS the U.S.A 🇺🇸🤘

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

The part that hit me was when soldier said .. it was finally our chance . We were going to war .. so excited and yet you realize you gotta make your peace for God.. and realize u might have to lay ur life down but u will be damned if u don't take as many of them with ya

[@bestproduct6938]

Thank you to protect the world from Belgium

[@danielasare1165]

I live a world away across the Atlantic in the west coast of Africa and the story of Mike inspires me. I am a preacher and he will be in my sermons. His selflessness depicts Jesus Christ. RiP Mike.

[@matthewebert3955]

Truest form of love... A love of sacrifice

[@joserioscorrea3400]

Pure respect sir for you and definitely to Mike.

[@EpicMRPancake]

I must be beating a dead horse here but Mike Monsoor is far more admirable than Jesus (if he even existed) ever was. The story of Jesus is one of being sacrificed, not sacrificing oneself.

[@EpicMRPancake]

@Victor Torres No one asked Monsoor to jump on a grenade, but he did it anyway, and saved his team mates from death and grievous injury. Jesus was supposedly sent by a version of himself that knew what would happen, to suffer horribly and die not to actually save anyone, but absolve literally everyone of things they had and hadn't even done yet. In other words, to create a theological loophole (if you believe in Jesus, your sins are washed clean). Sacrifice is to give up something valuable to yourself, to promote something valuable for other people. It's not a sacrifice if you were coerced into doing it, and it definitely isn't if it isn't done to actually save anyone from anything real.

[@engelcepriano4035]

EpicMRPancake to believe that Christ didn’t exist is equivalent to saying Xerxes didn’t exist or Gangus Khan didn’t exist . Christ cried to God asking not to die . but Christ knew if he didn’t die for us , we could not live . i don’t mean a physical life , but a spiritual life . don’t let your personal issues with the world trip you up in a relationship with Christ . i know you think about the afterlife and death sometimes . we all do . don’t miss out on God’s plan for your life bro .

[@u.s.militia7682]

Try to imagine what it takes to throw yourself on top of a grenade. Michael Monsoor is the rarest breed of person in the entire world.

[@EvanConnock-k8o]

Split second bravery and sacrifice... he knew what he was doing and the likely outcome... there was no question of whether he would or wouldn't do it... he just DID!!! He did it for his teammates, he did it for the USA ... he did it for freedom! Lives were saved at a cost, but his inspiration and example will stand forever! Thank you for your service and sacrifice from South Africa!

[@soberpanda4138]

"A warship that proudly bears his name." God that gave me goosebumps.

[@samanthadalke1860]

sObEr PaNda God loves you

[@davidb7212]

Samantha Dalke how bout me?

[@matejkluska7813]

There is no way, that a steel and iron ship can ever replace the flesh and blood, that was Michael Monsoor. But it seems there can be no more fitting memorial to him, than a warship.

[@mattroussey8413]

I worked with Mike for a year in Sicily. He didn't make it through Buds the first time. Great kid. That he went back and made it through the second time speaks volumes about his drive and commitment. Miss you Mike! - AM1

[@edmccaffrey1]

Freedom is not free. The land of the free, BECAUSE of the brave. RIP- God bless you Mike.

[@malcolmx6044]

What freedom are you talking about?

[@bigfudge6580]

💯

[@fjbtube6278]

Malcolm X - You’re ignorant. Read the Declaration and the Constitution

[@gavinbyrne6802]

Still Ridin 4Pac I’m not a Caucasian but the only way we were able to fight for civil change was through freedom to do so such as the first amendment which no other country has, ppl flee from other countries to come here for a reason, my family fled other countries such as Japan to get away from tryranny and more intense racism then here and where still treated terribly in Japanese interment camps, land stolen in native hawaii yet we still have freedoms to express our ideas and progress as a society is a time where over half the countries in the world still have child waves and slavery we had slavery and racial laws for one of the shortest periods of time.

[@unomomento4504]

@@malcolmx6044 We're talking about THE land of freedom.

[@alexwilde3535]

Jocko needs to voice every hero’s story

[@waqidj]

Yah he sure does haha

[@danielbaugher826]

Amen 🙏

[@dan-cm3nd]

Jocko for President 2024

[@jordanvanmeter1020]

Same with Leif…. I watch this video every Monday to remind myself how lucky I am to live the life I have.

[@shawnmendrek3544]

No.

[@SeekerKnight]

For him to respond so quickly in that situation makes this more than merely a great act of courage.... This was the definition of who and what he was as a Man and a Warrior. May his family find peace in the knowledge that they raised a great man.

[@leovanilla6833]

Somewhat off-topic. But his great action reminded me of the first Captain America movie where skinny Steve jumps on the fake grenade while everyone else around him jumped away. Is jumping on the grenade taught at training? Or is it just the instinct of the soldier to do so? Either way it's heroic.

[@gruntusmc8922]

@@leovanilla6833; Sir, to jump into a grenade is not taught but it's instinct that takes over over logic and reason. Why?, because every member of your Team, Squad, Platoon, Company, Battalion, Regiment, Brigade, Division and even member of other branches are like a family, (an extremely close family),and when the ammunition start flying on your way hissing by you, Our Servicemembers only have each other, and they'll do whatever is needed when the time comes to defend his/her family. Every Officer, NCO learned throughout their first years of SERVICE that their main job is; To PROTECT the Men under your Command and to Complete the Mission, in the extreme case that you couldn't do both, your job is to complete the Mission. It is said that the definition of Courage is "to do the right thing knowing that it can cause extreme bodily harm or cost you your life". Believe me, every men who's lead men into combat knows and feels that they couldn't live with themselves if they loose men and they could've done something to prevent that, and the other thing is, "what am I going to tell his family when I go back?". So if a grenade comes in your perimeter there's NO time to warn your brothers,(a grenade fuse is 3-5 seconds since you release it from the hand), and if no one does something about it a lot more men will loose their life, some others stay back knowing that they'll pay the ultimate price so the rest of their Team or unit can go back to his/her family This are some of the things that most of the civilians take for granted and a high % don't care to the point that they despise our Servicemembers to the point of telling nasty things, insulting, makind demeaning coments because they don't know any better and don't CARE. It is said that "no one loves the sheepdog untill the wolf is on site to have a good meal". I hope that I've answered your question. SEMPER FI!.

[@SeekerKnight]

@@leovanilla6833 This is most definitely not taught in training. It has happened a few times throughout history, by a very brave and dedicated person who's love for their team is greater than their urge for survival itself. Only the most pure of heart could ever do such a thing. It is the very definition of selfless love for your fellow man.

[@johnpope8949]

Bravery brought him to work every day but love threw him onto that grenade

[@angejades4302]

will b

[@larryjames958]

The Bible says, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” This man is proof of that love on all aspects. Rest In peace brother. Respect from 2/7 Weapons Company.

[@felixcat9318]

He literally threw himself onto that grenade to protect his beloved Team. He knew that it would kill him and he did it nonetheless. To sacrifice oneself so that your brother soldiers may live is a very noble act from a man that loved life. His brother soldiers children will all learn of this remarkable man who saved their Daddy's life so that he could become a Father to them and tell them of his very special friend. In their hearts he lives on.

[@saniaamirbaaz8850]

He was Muslim, but still

[@Timbo868]

AMEN

[@thunderthumbz3293]

@@saniaamirbaaz8850 no he wasn't, he was Christian. His tombstone has a cross.

[@leecrotty6344]

There is no greater love than to lay down you life for others.

[@christopherepperson3328]

Boy, this tugged my heart strings.

[@chriscarter9264]

Mine too, and then I read the comments.

[@Minab236]

finn bell you’d know something or two about tryna grow some

[@EasyLivingDojo]

When I watch these videos, nothing in my life makes me worth a shit, when I see and hear of the ultimate sacrifices these men have given!

[@wesmerit8855]

If you truly feel that nothing you have done is meaningful, then make a change. Put yourself out there to serve your community in one way or another. Mike Monsoor’s actions were the ultimate display of altruism, but in a sense you see it every day with first responders who are willing to risk their lives for people. Perhaps that might be something that would make you feel more accomplished.

[@jamesnordhoff3663]

I didn't know who was Michael Monsoor until now. I knew about the battleship and wondering who was behind the name. His sacrifice is the greatest a man can do ! Rest in peace Michael.

[@UnknownUser-cn3rv]

There are no active battleships in the US Navy, just so you know...

[@knightlife98]

James, if you haven't, listen to the tribute song of Michael Monsoor, it's quite moving.

[@samanthadalke1860]

James Nordhoff Jesus loves you

[@volcommadness]

Wow I’m crying. He was so selfless. Gave his life to protect his brothers!

[@BillHalliwell]

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. -- John 15:13 These words were read to me my very first day in uniform. I was so green, young and stupid that I didn't even know they were a Bible quotation. But all these years later I remember these words every day... along with: "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them... Lest We Forget."

[@GawgaCracka]

Amen sir!. Thank You

[@anthonyjohnadlington]

Here Downunder We Read the Ode everyday 6PM in all RSL clubs and every ANZAC day

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day@@anthonyjohnadlington, so do we in my RSL Club. Cheers from Tassie!

[@danielasare1165]

Mike's action is the most Christ-like deed I've heard of in the 21st century.

[@xcesar4impx666]

11B hooah!

[@clinpsydoc]

RIP Michael Monsoor. Thank you for your service to our country.

[@yaboiiNESs]

Salute for Michael Monsoor! Rest in power. You are missed. You are loved and you are a Soldier in all our hearts!

[@justinwright8047]

Sailor***

[@MZ-bl6wg]

Wow!! What an honor to have THE most advanced warship IN HISTORY named after you! What an honor to Michael and his family! Rest in peace brother!

[@ADRay1999]

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[@aungmoe2318]

Hi

[@sanaebs]

Sir are you in the army

[@065Tim]

Service? The guy gave his life...

[@c.b.-11]

@@065Tim I agree. Just a like seeker

[@Primat2207]

❤💯🇩🇪

[@ronchiles399]

Former U.S. Army Sgt. I boldly say "This We'll Defend" for this great warrior and hero. God Bless his family. May God Bless the United States military.

[@gruntusmc8922]

Michael Monsoor showed the kind of "BOND" that is made with your brothers in arms, he literally demontrated the meaning of the words Patriotism, Commitment, Dedication and Selfless Sacrifice knowingly that he may NOT survive. He voluntarily did what was necessary in order to keep his brothers safe. Even though I never met him he got my utmost RESPECT,(I take my hat of to him).THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, RIP. You would NOT be forgotten. SEMPER FI Brother!!.

[@coryburns1905]

Your post I love a lot I have never served in military service of some I just turned 60 I remember when I was younger was thinking about joining my father talked to me he didn't want me to I never really thought it was for me I guess but I am so thankful for every American that has fought for my Freedom's I just want to say I'm thankful for for this hero that lost his life I don't know what else to say

[@gruntusmc8922]

@@coryburns1905; A simple " Thank you for your service" to every Servicemember you encounter will be enough, you would see them quietly smile and their eyes shining, I can tell you, they'll apreciate your words. I sincerely apreciate your Gratitude. THANK YOU!. SEMPER FI!.

[@oldjohn3284]

God Bless his soul. He makes me proud to be a Navy Vet, although I never did a single thing to be in the same company of such a man. Salute Mike, rest in God arms. s

[@LaithOG]

Respect to you Mike from Baghdad...You are a true hero Sir

[@knightlife98]

I know this, for as long as I live, I will remember Michael Monsoor. I also will do my best, to make sure others know who this man was and what he did!

[@전준형-z7q]

He is the warrior..

[@csuzyadam8154]

He was.. :(

[@chi21no]

He's family should get anything they want from us. This guy is a real hero. A true warrior. This guy should be talked about at our schools. God bless his n his family heart..

[@SocratesFlesh]

Rest in piece Mikey. You’ll never be forgotten. Love ya brother

[@samanthadalke1860]

I am Autismo Jesus loves you

[@alejandroalejo3302]

I've watched this multiple times and it still brings a tear to my eye 😢 If I can die half the man Mikey was, I'll feel like I did something in life 🧬 What a man, a hero, a legend, an American 💪

[@brianmiller6340]

My least favorite memory from Ramadi is doing his CASEVAC. God bless the SEALs.

[@thebean1693]

Idk how to type or what to type to express my gratitude or thankfulness for our men in women in the service, just know many of us careabout your stories and love u all like family even if we know you or not.

[@Oar3421]

Brian Miller thank you for your service sir

[@salted2096]

@God is the way press x to doubt

[@jukethebox6879]

@@salted2096 X

[@jeffreyf5199]

@@salted2096 Just because you haven't done anything with your life doesn't mean that others haven't.

[@Twinnerwinner-1554]

He wasn't a PJ but their motto fits his story "These things we do So that others may live "

[@solinvictus9430]

PJ?

[@Twinnerwinner-1554]

@@solinvictus9430 pararescue Air forces super bad asses. They are the ones that get called in to do recovery in humanitarian and combat situations. They pukl people off of houses during hurricanes and go into combat zones to pick up hurt troops

[@ericirwin413]

@@solinvictus9430 the Army has Rangers and Special Forces >Green Berets< are some of the best! Delta is the elite of the elite! The Navy has the SEALs and SWCC >elite of the elite< Air Force has the Pararescue men better known as the PJ's Marine Corps has the Raiders >elite< There are less then 300 rescue swimmers that make up the Coast Guards elite

[@ATLfan]

@@ericirwin413 Air Force’s other elite units are Combat Controllers, Special Reconnaissance and TACP.

[@scottpetrone6284]

Bravo Zulu Michael Monsoor!

[@carson2725]

@Eric Gilbreath It is the international flag signal used by the Navy meaning "well done".

[@joserioscorrea3400]

@Ahmed Saber if he was an arab I don't know but what I know is, he put the motto "don't thread in us" on higher fighting the same persons who killed 3,000+, here in USA, this I know.

[@charlesnoonan5543]

Michael Monsoor went to my high school. I’m a junior at Garden Grove High School and there we have the stadium named after him and we get to practice and play in it every Friday. Our coach is always telling us about the pride we should have to play in a stadium in his honor and there are even some older teachers I’ve had that remember the student he was.

[@Jeroenscheur92]

@Ahmed Saber that has absolutely nothing to do with this.

[@Jeroenscheur92]

@Ahmed Saber It does not matter if hes an Arab. It's about what he did.

[@nicholaslarsen6739]

An angel. My heart goes out to him and his family SEALs...a brotherhood I am not worthy. Thank you for giving your dedication to protecting US

[@louisvanniekerk9660]

R.I.P. Mike no the lost of team mate, proud of you bud. Chris Louis (Ex 32 Bn South African Defence Force 1981)

[@johnathanstrausser208]

No greater love than one who lays down his life for his brother. Thank you for your service and all you do for our country

[@stephencarroll4942]

As a Australia Allie U should be proud monsoor. There is no greater honour than to die for you country especially the way he did God speed Mick

[@zephakengo2390]

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends". John 15:13

[@CallawayVanZeeberg]

This comment breaks the internet... 1000,000,000 Likes

[@christfollower5713]

the only difference is that Michael died for his friend while Jesus died for his enemies (we are sinners and enemies of God by our sins)

[@leecrotty6344]

@@christfollower5713 doesn’t matter. Your words bring division. Take every thought captive.

[@christfollower5713]

@@leecrotty6344 am recounting what the bible says , sinners are enemies of God , yet Christ died for sinners so that they repent and find forgiveness in him

[@michaeldellapaolera8097]

Thank You Michael Monsoor for your ultimate sacrifice ..... Blessings

[@carson2725]

Great to hear LCDR Willink, USN Ret. in this video.

[@milen0889]

I’m from the UK and I will serve in your army when I grow up Shame on anyone who disliked the video

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

You can join the British army. As a part of NATO u will get a chance to serve along side Americans Canadians and NATO countries in the next war

[@thepathfinder7230]

My salute to Michael’s courage and his love for his family and country. With honor and respect from Singapore.

[@encouragingword1172]

Thanks and condolences to this young man’s family. My husband was a Marine Vietnam era vet, 69-72 and he would have appreciated this video about this brave young man.

[@DarthVader-dp8bv]

It’s amazing to see how one person can have a impact on so many others

[@jimhohmann7809]

What a legacy we should all aspire to this kind of memory it’s a memory that Will live on even in eternity

[@AtharCalief]

I almost cried, the speech inspires me, I wish Monsoor is still alive, he would stand proudly pn USS Michael Monsoor

[@mikemontoya2367]

He is!

[@fayechay5850]

This brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart deeply. Praise God for patriots like him, I’ll always look up and admire such men who are ready to lay their lives for the men/women next to them anytime. I pray more men becomes more like Mikey, but mostly become godly and more Christ like. ❤️

[@Captain250FX]

That’s powerful!!! God bless everyone in the military.....and thank you.

[@toepehtkiots]

Every time this enters my recommendations I can't help but watch. Thank you for your service & your sacrifice sir!

[@mongolikechewchew2475]

My word, a HERO in every sense! RIP Mr Monsoor and may the good Lord continue to watch over your family!

[@kratoscraken5614]

Thank you to all our Armed Forces fighting against malevolence and fighting for freedom🙏💪

[@pwrmngr]

That truly was amazing. A Canadian here, north of the border and I just want to say thank you very much to whom that made the video. In a short time it sure told me what a amazing man, brother and hero Michael was. Truly selfless. 👍👍

[@horhaygonzalas3025]

Another 1 way ticket. My son died on the last mission. my son also jumped on a grenade saving 6 men in his teal 2004. Never give up i call the American faith.

[@LionAstrology]

🙏

[@shawnmendrek3544]

Respect. For raising such a great man. RIP and salute!.

[@theotherside5253]

ALL gave some. SOME gave ALL! Go US Navy!!! This LADY Navy Veteran thanks you M. Monsoor, and Sierra Tango 3 (hope I remembered correctly), for your service, your honor, your uncommon valor, and your extreme sacrifice. Always grateful. We were blessed to be born or raised here!!! I am sending a call out to our singer-songwriters in the US, to FINALLY write about the US Navy, a branch no one seems to understand. I’m working on that as well. I have recently begun actually using social media (hate it) to describe life in the US Navy, from Battlegroups, to our purpose at sea, and to THE FINEST Spec Ops group in the WORLD...obvi, the US Navy SEALS!! How SAD so few people realize we are protecting the world’s shipping lanes as well as the multiple levels of protection we provide for countries beyond our own. Thank you for sharing Michael’s story! Go rest high, Michael Monsoor!!

[@jarupbg]

Doesn't matter which country, a soldier deserves respect. 🙏

[@syn2955]

The speech at the end gave me chills, hooyah, this makes me proud to be in the USN

[@Jack_all]

I will never have the courage , bravery, honor or discipline this man had, but I will try my best to raise my sons to be like him. They will know his name and his story..

[@ob08]

Bravery can not be taught. It is something thst is born wirhin us. Rock on Mikey... gone, but not forgotten.

[@djenzo2450]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Mikey God bless you son REST IN PEACE brother

[@borisobrucicov8630]

Thank you for your service, and rest in peace my fellow California Michael Monsoor. God bless his family and friends that served with him. The real hero in the world. And as for the world, make sure you thank your Heroes that lived or died. The ones that served your country.

[@VIKING33NY]

Seals are the backbone of American Freedom!! GOD Bless you guys!!

[@oneagleswings1707]

I remember all the stories I read in the book Special Operations by USMC (ret.) Col. Oliver North. Micheal Monsoor’s story was indeed great. Hell they were all great and I enjoyed reading them over and over and over again. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Luke 15:13. R.I.P. and Godspeed

[@theanc316ientone]

The half smile always tells the biggest story. Some of the biggest jokesters I've met, usually have the biggest hearts.

[@dabi989]

I lived beside the Monsoor base in Campo. Out walking in the desert area, I was often stopped by young men coming and going to the range there, and they'd stop and offer the old guy a ride. Always the best look on those young men, you knew these were America's best. I always wished them well with the Teams, and gave them a "Roger that!" often in return to their own, since that was something Monsoor was known for and they'd slyly want to know how much I might know about their base. It's not advertised. These young men...always first to volunteer and go forward. Plus these young people? They would always offer an old Army vet a ride. Roger that!

[@everydayhero5076]

May God bless all of the members of our armed forces. To each and every one of you, thank you for your service and all you have sacrificed for us.

[@idoperetz746]

deep respect for Michael Monsoor may he rest in piece we have a similar story here in israel: Roi Klein (July 10, 1975-July 26, 2006) was an Israeli major in the Golani Brigade of the Israeli Defense Forces (and one of its most highly decorated soldiers) who died during the 2006 Lebanon War. Klein was killed in the Battle of Bint Jbeil after jumping on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers. just thought i should share the respect for those men

[@moegash]

Not true, he was in hand to hand combat and got killed. Along with some of his unit. Hezbollah were just to strong in 2006.

[@pwn3426]

I like to think there is a next level tier up in the skybox for the special breed such as Mikey and Roi. Thanks for sharing.

[@jaif7327]

do u realise the irony here considering mansoor is lebanese

[@mike.barker4970]

Yes my son was a good friend of Michael months or he was 6 foot 4close to 300 pounds and when he found out the news I saw him sitting here crying like a baby he love Mike he had Mike’s all his metals the picture that you’re showing tattooed on his arm he was going to do the ship but he passed away before he could have it done he had nothing but love and respect for Michael

[@jakobcalderon6392]

He was a great friend to my father and were proud of his bravery

[@carycoller3140]

Wow! What courage he had. And what love he had for his team 😢😢😢😢. Bless him and his unselfish service.

[@kingmusic3617]

His spirit will live through every sailor, every seal, every Marine. Rest in peace frogman

[@zach_blackburn]

Imagine being important enough to have Jocko do a narration of you. That's so epic.

[@lukeerlinger1872]

Who are the 6 thumbs down? Nothing but respect for this man, his peers, and their service to this great country.

[@MaverickFJR]

Trolls that click thumbs-down on EVERY video they don't even watch.

[@rollingthunder8630]

People that don't like the idiots fighting and dying for US imperialism in the Middle East?

[@user-mk5vj5bf3j]

I think it might be people who disagree with the navys way of handling this great man's death

[@willanta3096]

@@rollingthunder8630 says it's US Imperialism but the US doesn't even govern the land, nor are they trying to do so. Idiot

[@chadbigelow3271]

Thumbs down???? They are cowards that couldn't come close to walking a minute must less a day u n MM boots

[@kenkenshiro6779]

Inspiring, God bless Michaels family

[@msxmurda2385]

I’m guessing 99.99999999% of people would run *away* from a grenade. Michael Monsoor is the personification of bravery, not just the number .000000001% of people who acted as selfless as he did. I’ve thought about what he did for over a decade and wonder how the United States produces such young men?

[@williamr.c.4168]

Pale Zombie to be fair most young men in the USA are no where close as brave as Monsoor

[@johnbeardsley6448]

I'll disagree slightly. What Michael Monsoor did he did in a matter of seconds. There was something within him that reacted by throwing himself between the threat and his buddies, an almost parental reaction of protection. Some people are born with that heightened protective reaction, in some it is something that their life experiences kick-start. There is no way to tell who will have the reaction. It is not very many, but it will be a good deal higher than .000000001%. People who become members of elite military and/or law enforcement and first response teams are probably statistically more likely to act like Michael Monsoor. Of course none of this in any way decreases his heroic act in any way whatsoever. Awarding him a Medal Of Honor and naming a ship after him? I'll bet he is getting a kick out of this in Valhalla, wondering over a tall viking ale what all of the fuss is about. He did what he was instinctively driven to do, when he had to do it, to save the lives of his comrades.

[@natehughes6976]

What about Captain America

[@UnknownUser-cn3rv]

The answer to your question is by being a country like no other; a country worth loving, a country worth defending, a country worth killing for, and a country worth dying for.

[@patrickbrinkmeier1858]

As a Marine Corps Veteran myself I can tell you that while I was at boot camp at Parris Island during the final training event called The Crucible, that they have obstacles named after Marine and Navy Medal of Honor Winners. You would be surprised at how many Medals of Honor have been awarded for jumping on a grenade to save the rest of your teams lives!!! That takes some serious stones to do!!!! There is a Marine in South Carolina who is pretty disfigured in the face now. His name is Kyle Carpenter. He did the exact same thing and dove on a grenade in Iraq but somehow survived despite being horrible wounded and disfigured for life. He also was awarded The Medal of Honor. To give you an idea of how selfless and brave of an act you have to do to be awarded that medal... 80 percent of all The Medal of Honors awarded are posthomously awarded. That means it was so incredible what that person did that 8 out of 10 times they ended up dying in the act

[@Kyunnie711]

Mike monsoor and john chapman really deserved the medal of honor that they received for the heroic acts they did to save their comrades.

[@kennethjonasson49]

R.I.P. Respect from Sweden!

[@gegalvezge]

I sometimes find myself doubting my beloved country, but when i hear about heros like Michael Monsoor, i know the American fighting spirit is as strong as it was since Bunker Hill, Gettysburg, and Normandy. God Bless every man and woman in a US uniform. And God bless my beloved country🇺🇸

[@notme3523]

God bless you Michael, God bless his family and thank you for your sacrifice.

[@navyvet87zavala95]

He sacrificed his life paving the way for future generations to wear the uniform. I'm proud to have served, I'm in a homeless shelter for vets, but I'm proud to have worn my uniform with Honor, Courage, and Commitment! 2009-2013 USN Thank you For your service! And all who have served RIP brother

[@chuckorsburn4452]

Hell of a man! it takes guts and training to be that good! you guys are awesome thank you for your service. I watch you guys on u tube almost everyday.

[@dallasyap3064]

He is a caring and selfless person, he protected his fellow sailors from dying. Another 2 guys that I like and honor are Delta Snipers Master Sergeant Gary Gordon & Sergeant First Class Randall Shughart who were killed defending a black hawk crash site and its pilot in Mogadishu 1993.

[@dallasyap3064]

@ImNotMad ButUR To me all Medal of Honor recipients are Heroes.

[@dallasyap3064]

@ImNotMad ButUR Then I'm sorry for those who are not recognized as Heroes. As long as service members display acts of extreme bravery, gallantry, risk of personal life & heroism then I think there is a very good chance of receiving medals.

[@dallasyap3064]

@ImNotMad ButUR If they dont receive medals then I'm sorry for them. But their heroic actions will never be forgotten by the persons they saved or by God.

[@chrismillsap9975]

There is no training for what he did. It was all heart. You can't teach that, only born with it.

[@hgbugalou]

There are so many of these stories on youtube. It really shows you we are in good hands with our fighting people, and I thank them for their service. Many people may think that is corny, but it matters for those deployed to always know we are thankful.

[@ryantruong8516]

Thank you for your service. Truly inspiring, from Australia

[@joejohnson7940]

Thank God for soldiers like this because of this man and many others we are a free people to this day. Thank you sir Godbless you on your journey into heaven.

[@frankiebolerosrosado3704]

God bless our men and woman who proudly serve this Great Nation of ours. And let's never forget those who gave the ultimate sacrificed and their loved ones.

[@MrsznewyawkRN]

Thank you for sharing these brave mens stories - and keeping his name alive - im crying like a baby but I love and enjoy hearing of our brave soldiers that fought for me and my country - and if I could Thank every single one of you *personally* I would - But, since I cannot I just wanted to write that im *FOREVER THANKFUL* for you ALL and i love hearing your stories ❤️🇺🇸‼️💯

[@Tiger_42_]

This story is so sad... Respect to him and i hope his family will go on after that. I had to think about the story my father once told me: Before his last mission before going home, he broke his arm and could stay in camp... lucky for him because the vehicle he would sit in was hit by a RPG and 6 out of 8 where killed. I think every soldier has the right to get an honor-medal for his duty...no matter wich country he lives in!

[@MrCholoPants3415]

I mean... Not every "soldier" is on the frontlines, most aren't. I think it does a disservice to men like Michael Monsoor to call every person in the military a "hero," because they certainly are not all heroes; most of them aren't. Don't get me wrong, I respect all military personnel but I think "hero" status should be reserved for people like Michael who actually prove themselves by showing incomprehensible amounts of bravery, intelligence and selflessness. Edit: I'm not saying a soldier has to die to be revered as a hero, because there are many real life versions of superheroes in all branches of the military who survive their encounters with near-death, but as I said above I don't think "hero" should be tossed around so casually.

[@spoderman8414]

@@MrCholoPants3415 Well said.

[@dallasyap3064]

@@MrCholoPants3415 agreed with u

[@dallasyap3064]

A soldier does received a medal for their duty. Example a young soldier just finish his training and gets deployed to afghanistan, he will receive 1 or 2 or a few medals like global war on terror campaign medal and national defense medal and more. If he or she ever gets killed or wounded in combat he/she will receive the purple heart. Not easy to be called Hero but Michael Monsoor definitely is a Hero.

[@UnknownUser-cn3rv]

It is sad, but also wonderful. That moment is now his for all eternity. Men like him are remembered forever, and they deserve every ounce of that notoriety.

[@americancajun6085]

What a true American hero. This story brought me to tears. God bless all of our fantastic men and women in uniform, and all the family’s they leave behind every time they are deployed. I pray for you all!

[@whereisevan]

I can’t fathom that kind of selfless bravery. Most people use “jumping on a grenade” as a metaphor. This guy actually did the unthinkable in order to save his brothers. Unbelievable. I don’t know whether there’s an afterlife, but I can’t help but hope there’s some sort of reward waiting on the other side of a sacrifice of that magnitude.

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

Evan S there is! I’ve seen it! Jesus is the TRUTH!

[@sodi4069]

These are American Heroes if you look up to anyone it should be them

[@johnramonl.abendano9680]

Salute from the philippines

[@inhale.exhale.2527]

Back in '93, having lost my country of birth in Africa, I was working at a premium gun maker's in the West End of London when Admiral Nimitz Jnr. came in. I believe he was the son of Adm. Chester Nimitz. Having already served as an sf operator in my homeland, I absolutely hated working in that fusty shop in a country that had done everything it could to break my homeland for our Unilateral Declaration of Independence - the only country other than the USA to ever do so. I wish I had spoken up then and asked if there was any way he could help me into the US Armed Services. I missed that opportunity and regret it to this day. Do not miss yours. RIP. Pamwe Chete.

[@nickizcool20]

God bless the USA and our troops. All of them. 🇺🇸

[@rashers9129]

Respect from Ireland 🇮🇪 ✊

[@jll775]

Amazing Storie he sounds like a super hero as do you all I love each and every one of you thank you god bless

[@KainHerringCorey]

Wow that’s an honor to know that he and I are born on the same Year, Month and Day 💪🏽 mad Respect ✊🏽 goes out 💯💯💯✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@circustime5073]

To the pukes with thumbs down, he also died for you.

[@TheBadacz]

132 thumbs down mother$%#$#$rs

[@stevedd9725]

Lmao. He did not die for me. He died invading a sovereign nation following orders of warmongers. Boo hook. He died. How many women and children he kill?

[@aster4405]

Steved D WTF dude?

[@TheMAXIFOD]

@@stevedd9725 if you look at the bigger picture of anything, anyone is bad. you represent the elite part of this world, eating and drinking resources that you don't need while others does. when you die, you will only have been a burden on the planet. Monsoor didn't die for his country, it's politics, it's ideas or any of that, he might have fought for those things, but he died for his comrades

[@shanedunn2716]

They weren’t the women and children killers! The men they killed were the ones using women as human shields. Go do your research

[@ianboi3748]

This is why I stand. Thank you for your service

[@bereal8434]

Omg, unreal, so amazing and inspirational..its beautiful, its strong and powerful..it is utterly awesome and exceptional..its what we see as our super heros we can only look up to b cuz we average folks could never be...this video is mind blowing...its shows the heartbreaking experience of war but yet the dedication and resolve only the few could accomplish...so deserving and thankful he was givin this honor to live on for his incredible service to his fellow seals and team...im sure his parents and family are sad but truly see what he loved in defending his country...wow..no words could ever give these heros enough praise or thanks..we love u all for all u do and sacrifice...God bless each and everyone of the soldier's who defend the values of America for they are Americas finest men and women...without any doubt...

[@synystergaming4694]

I don't care what his rank was. I salute you with the deepest level of respect and gratitude for being such an inspiration and for your truly selfless sacrifice. From an army veteran, Hooah!

[@StevenDAugerSr]

Great man, Great American, Great human being. Thank you Mike.

[@felixcat9318]

In the millisecond he had, he gave his life for the lives of the men he lovedl He honoured his Team with his life!