UPDATE: Thanks to Kat for finding the link to the video from the ceremony today.

video from Medal of Honor ceremony

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Michael Monsoor - Photos

I just caught the tail end of the award ceremony of President Bush awarding the Medal of Honor to Petty Officer Michael Monsoor. The President had a difficult time maintaining his composure. So did I.

I just can’t imagine how his parents deal with this except to know the great honor that Michael Monsoor brought upon himself. He died to save his comrades. He showed extraordinary bravery and love for others. There are no words that adequately express the gratitude I have that we have young men like this in our country and the sadness I feel that they are so soon taken from us.

Footage from his memorial in San Diego, Ca. and Ramadi, Iraq 2006.
There are some gripping moments so be prepared to get teary eyed.

Michael Monsoor - Video

Others honoring Michael Monsoor: Hot Air, Michelle Malkin, A Lady’s Ruminations, Sparks from the Anvil, STACLU, Blackfive, RedState, Newsbusters

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