Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor

Dear Michael's family, I keep his Wikipedia page saved as a screen saver as a daily reminder to live my life to honor his sacrifice. Such a tragic loss for you.
With respect
Sue, Australia

All Powerful God,
We honor today those men and women—
Our sons and daughters,
Husbands and wives,
Fathers, brothers, sisters, mothers—
Who have laid down their life for their country.

Whether weary or emboldened, quiet or defiant,
Vulnerable or ready when You called them home,
Their sacrifice is too humbling for words
except these uttered in prayer.

Loving Lord, bless them forever in Your eternal peace.
Let the sounds of strife, the cries of battle, the wounds of war
be calmed for all eternity in Your loving and endless grace.
Let these great warriors find rest at last,
Ever reminded that we who are left behind
Cherish their spirit, honor their commitment,
send them our love,
and will never forget the service that they gave.

To the family and friends of Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

PRAYER IN TIME OF WAR

O God, Who brings an end to wars and defeats the assailants of those who hope in Thee, help us when we turn to Thee, and grant us that the cruelty of our enemies may be crushed, and we, in turn, may praise Thee in unending Thanksgiving. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Mary, Queen of Christians, pray for us.

From the Catholic "Mass in Time of War"

Not forgotten. Thank-you for Michael's service and sacrifice.

I light this candle for Mike and for his family. I went to school with Mike and knew him very well. He was an amazing person and was always putting others needs above his own. He was a great friend and it has been an honor to have had the chance to know someone such as Mike. We miss him dearly and hope he is watching over us.

My heart breaks each time I see Michael's name. I never knew him but truly the world lost an incredible young man when Michael sacrificed his life for his fellow Seals.

May the Lord comfort his loved ones.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love.

Where there is injury, pardon.

Where there is doubt, faith.

Where there is despair, hope.

Where there is darkness, light.

Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,

grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;

to be understood, as to understand;

to be loved, as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

Amen.

St. Francis

I don't really know how to say what I am trying to say but there is something so humbling about hearing the story of a young man with everything going for him would so willingly lay down his life for his teammates. I will never let anyone who knows me ever forget the loss of the many SEALs who go and do what no one else will do. I will never forget the Mikes, Monsoor and Murphy. Thanks.

Michael,Thinking of you today,And during this Christmas season,God Bless, JMD