The Soldier Who SAVED Everyone BUT Himself*

About this video

Ritland recounts the story of Navy SEAL Mikey Monsoor, who according to Ritland jumped on a grenade during their last mission in Ramadi to save Ritland and two others on the rooftop. Ritland describes the firefight, the moments before Monsoor’s sacrifice, the ensuing attack, and the aftermath in which Monsoor was killed and Ritland was wounded.

Key takeaways

• Ritland recalls Mikey Monsoor sacrificing himself by jumping on a grenade to protect his teammates during a mission in Ramadi
• According to Ritland, their undermanned SEAL team was providing sniper support for the Army when insurgents attacked their position
• Ritland describes sustaining 30 wounds to his legs while Monsoor died from his injuries after the blast

Episode details: published August 24, 2026 · 49.3K views · 1:10 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Stories told by Mike Ritland’s podcast guests are the guests’ own accounts, attributed to them — not independently verified. Commentary is Ritland’s, presented as his analysis.

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