Comments on: Real Life Hero–Sergeant First Class Jared Monti

By: Serving Proudly

Serving Proudly — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:33:04 +0000

I've served with the 10th MTN DIV (LI) for 7 years and was assigned to the division when SFC Monti and his team perished. I will never forget the sacrifices they have made for our country. I will always wear my combat patch with pride and continue to tell everyone about their sacrifice.

By: Buster in VA

Buster in VA — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:44:34 +0000

Hey Mr. Tata,
Heard u on the radio this morning, WNIS-AM, 790 in Norfolk, VA. Ya sounded GREAT, so I had to look ya up on this site. Keep up the Good work, Sir. Thanks, Buster in Chesp. VA

By: jfm719

jfm719 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:21:48 +0000

Part 2. Us Army Creed. continued from previous post;
Possibly, Jared should have just left a wounded, writhing soldier there to wonder when the next wave of mortar fire was going to come crashing down on him? Was that the right decision to make? Your ex – Army and you feel it was a "tactical error". Amazing. My question then to you is, What if it was you out there? Would you have wanted Jared C. Monti to come out and save you? Should he have just left you behind as you lay there wounded and focused his energy on the other men in the battalion? What if it was your brother, dedicated comrade or friend? I guess we know your thoughts. Having had the opportunity to meet the 13 surviving members of the 10th Mtn division who were on the mountain that day, they are most appreciative of Jared Monti's efforts. See, while he was desperately trying to save one man's live (which you construe as a tactical error), he was calmly calling in help and assistance. Thirteen men survived that day against a force of 70 as a result of Jared and his team, killing over 24 Taliban attacking from all sides and fighting the insurgents back. His efforts saved not one who sadly was killed through what truly was a comedy of errors. No cable should break. That I agree with you. However, 13 others did survive to fight another day, which they do. God Bless them. They are now defending your freedom. We all have the right to the first amendment and you have opted to use it in a way all of us who have read this post feel is beyond comprehension. In order to receive the MOH, the supreme commander of the US Army up through the President have to approve the honor utilizing the guidelines very specifically written. See, it is the highest honor given to any soldier and the throughout time, only 3477 have been awarded (that is 1 in a million soldiers who have fought, defended, and even died for your ability to live freely; even impart your views however inappropriate). God Bless Paul Monti and Mrs. Lybert who's hearts were not broken, but crushed. I cannot fathom their loss. You should be ashamed of yourself for hitting the submit comment button. By the way, Jared was my nephew, my friend, a true American Hero, and lived and died the Creed. He knew it frontwards and backwards.

By: jfm719

jfm719 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:18:42 +0000

I find your comments to beyond fathomable. As an retired Us Army Man/Woman you should know the Creed. Possibly you forgot it or never believed in it to have insensitively written this letter knowing the mother of Lybert and father of Monti both have perused this article. So maybe I will take a minute to remind you what you should know deep in your heart.

I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.

I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the
United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.

You see, in the seventh line down it states "i will never leave a fallen comrade".
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By: David Montgomery

David Montgomery — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:02:56 +0000

Ms Patrick,

Thanks for the reply. I pray for all the best for you and your family, and I hope the pain of your loss is tempered with the respect we all hold for him and his service.

Be well ma'am.
David

By: yossarian22

yossarian22 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:27:24 +0000

I am very sorry for your loss. There are many of us who will always owe you and your family a debt that can never be repayed.

By: Guest

Guest — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:56:40 +0000

As an aunt of Jared Monti-I too am reading all the replies to this story. I totally agree-some comments are better kept to yourself. Thank you

By: IronMike

IronMike — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:43:37 +0000

"Apparently Louis Caldera, the Director of the White House Military Office, was too busy approving Air Force requests to do aerial doughnuts over the Statue of Liberty and causing fire drills on the ground in Manhattan than to process Monti’s Medal of Honor nomination."

It's not the Air Force's fault that SFC Monti's MoH was stuck in the morass that defines this administration. General, this is one Air Force guy who has been waiting for Caldera to get his head out…

By: Chidog

Chidog — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:56:57 +0000

I'm very sorry for your loss. The sacrifices of our servicemen/women and their families humbles me and I'm grateful for all who give so much for their country/countrymen.

We SHOULD honor all those who sacrifice by working together. I'll remember your son and the three others here as I try to do this.

By: yossarian22

yossarian22 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:05:12 +0000

Seeing who has posted replies to this story, namely parents of some of the soldiers,( particularly Sgt Monti), who participated in the action, it seems to me to be a bit more than classless to try and "Monday morning quarterback" their actions and say any medal is undeserved. Being a veteran does give one an excuse to display such an appalling lack of tact. If you believe the MOH was not earned in this instance, maybe you should have kept such thoughts to yourself.