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Article: 2008 Republican National Convention Pays Tribute to Fallen U.S. Navy SEAL.
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- Politics & Government Week
- Article date:
- September 18, 2008
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The stirring story of a fallen U.S. Navy SEAL was poignantly recounted during the second night of the 2008 Republican National Convention. A short film honoring the life and service of Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor was shown to delegates and attendees at the Xcel Energy Center. The film received a standing ovation.
Monsoor was awarded the Medal of Honor, posthumously, for his heroic actions in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on Sept. 29, 2006, when he was mortally wounded by a grenade while saving the lives of fellow SEALs. The Medal of Honor is our nation's highest decoration for military valor. Monsoor also received Silver and Bronze Stars for his distinguished ...