The emotional ceremony came as the top U.S. general and diplomat in Iraq opened two days of congressional testimony on the status of the war, now in its sixth year. Monsoor was the third Medal of Honor winner from the Iraq war.
Bush honors fallen Navy SEAL
WASHINGTON (AP) - April 8, 2008
The president, blinking back tears, recognized the bravery of
Michael A. Monsoor, who was part of a sniper team in Ramadi when he
died on Sept. 29, 2006. Bush presented the medal to Monsoor's
parent, Sally and George Monsoor, before about 250 guests,
including some of his fellow soldiers, in an East Room ceremony.
