Michael C. Monsoor

Michael C. Monsoor was a United States Navy SEAL who heroically sacrificed his life during a combat mission in Iraq in 2006. When a grenade was thrown into his team's position, he deliberately covered it with his body to protect his teammates, absorbing the blast and saving their lives. His bravery and selflessness earned him the Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. military honor. Monsoor's actions exemplify extraordinary courage and sacrifice in the face of danger, and he is remembered as a national hero for putting others before himself.