Ship to be named after Michael Monsoor, HERO

rjensen3 · 10-30-2008, 06:52 PM

081029-N-5549O-001 NEW YORK (Oct. 29, 2008) A photo illustration of the Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001). The ship will be named after Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael Monsoor (SEAL) who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during combat on Sept. 29, 2006 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. (U.S. Navy illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

OneFastC5 · 10-30-2008, 06:57 PM

I just got home from work and was reading that in the paper!!

ZR1991 · 11-07-2008, 04:51 PM

Here is the official Navy link, which I posted in another thread yesterday. A great tribute.

http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40604

ONE BMF · 11-16-2008, 09:23 PM

This young man was and is a true AMERICAN HERO.It is a fitting tribute that he is honored with a warship that will reign hell fire on the scumbags of the world

:flag :

Steve Theodore · 11-17-2008, 05:20 PM

Terrorists have not seen the last of Michael Monsoor. What an amazing and fitting tribute for an incredible American hero.

Kerry G · 12-06-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ONE BMF

This young man was and is a true AMERICAN HERO.It is a fitting tribute that he is honored with a warship that will reign hell fire on the scumbags of the world

ZR-71 · 12-09-2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rjensen3

081029-N-5549O-001 NEW YORK (Oct. 29, 2008) A photo illustration of the Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001). The ship will be named after Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael Monsoor (SEAL) who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during combat on Sept. 29, 2006 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. (U.S. Navy illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

Very nice honor for a very special Man

RedVette84 · 02-04-2010, 07:17 PM

Dan Dlabay · 02-06-2010, 05:13 PM

A true American hero who deserves all the tribute given to Michael. May he be blessed by God and rest in peace.

BrianH · 02-07-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Theodore

Terrorists have not seen the last of Michael Monsoor. What an amazing and fitting tribute for an incredible American hero.

+1

slopoke17 · 02-07-2010, 02:09 PM

He made the ultimate sacrifice and it's men like that, that make this such a great country.

Ratbagsmg · 02-08-2010, 09:47 PM

As long as heroes like Michael Monsoor are remembered and honored, they never truely die. Michael continues to serve and protect our country through this vessel. God bless her and all who sail on her.