US Navy SEAL Mike Moonsoor left this mortal coil for good on this day in 2006. He was a man of impeccable character, willing to sacrifice anything for his brothers. He continues to be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him, as well as by the grateful nation he served.

Michael A. Monsoor.

Sacrificed his life for our friends.

September 29th, 2006.

St. Michael’s Day.

Ramadi, Iraq.

“No regrets.”

I miss you, Mikey. pic.twitter.com/TYaqOSBytb

— Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) September 29, 2025

“My second time in Ramadi, I fired my weapon for the first time… Mike did not hesitate. He went right down on [the grenade]. What came next was brutal.” — Account from fellow SEAL Mike Sarraille describing Monsoor’s split-second sacrifice.

A Son of Garden Grove

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