Navy SEAL paid ultimate price to save buddies

[Bababoosky 24]

God Bless and God Speed!

From Mike Mount

CNN Pentagon Producer

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- When a grenade bounced off his chest and fell to the floor near his fellow troops, Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Monsoor acted out of instinct.

His actions didn't stem from a lack of training. His instant reaction was to protect his comrades.

The Navy says he committed a selfless act: jumping on the grenade and taking the full force of the blast.

President Bush presented Monsoor's parents with a posthumous Medal of Honor for their son at an emotional White House ceremony on Tuesday. VideoWatch Monsoor's sister share her memories »

Bush quoted one of the SEALS saved by Monsoor as saying, "Mikey looked death in the face that day and said, 'You cannot take my brothers. I will go in their stead.'" VideoWatch the president bestow the award...

Story and Videos on CNN.com

[CPAGE 2]

A true hero.. R.I.P. and thank you

[firemoose827 324]

That guy is a hero...Rest In Peace.

[Bunkers 0]

I wonder if the military had bought Dragon Skin, rather than reject it immediately, if it wouldve helped the SEAL.

this stuff seems pretty awesome..

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KS0pSwdQfbY

[jcoppola 52]

I cannot think of a more heroic and selfless act. Our troops are certainly an amazing breed and I truly look up to them for what they are doing for us, like the war or not.

Joe

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

This Navy SEAL is a hero, a true American

REST IN PEACE

[MFVFD179 0]

WOW, RIP

[OLDGUY19 6]

Never Looked Back did His Job now that a HERO. Good Speed

[DaRock98 76]

A true hero! May he rest in peace!

[Scottyk107 9]

definition of a hero. RIP