Deliberately exposing himself to enemy fire, SFC Jared Monti attempts three times to rescue one of his wounded squad members from the "kill zone" after his patrol comes under attack by insurgents on a mountain in Afghanistan. In doing so, he draws fire away from the rest of the Americans buying time for air support to arrive. After suffering a direct hit from an RPG, Jared recites the "Lord's Prayer." His last words were, "I've made peace with God. Tell my family I love them."
His father Paul, my friend since childhood , continued to drive Jared’s Dodge Ram truck inspiring "I Drive Your Truck" which became the #1 country song in America. "The actions we honor today were not a passing moment of courage. They were the culmination of a life of character and commitment," said President Obama as he posthumously presented the Medal of Honor. Jared died a heroic death but, more importantly, lived a heroic life. This is the story of that life.