RAYNHAM - Sergeant 1st Class Jared Monti, 30, of Raynham, killed in action Wednesday, June 21, 2006, in Afghanistan, while serving his 2nd tour there.
Born Sept. 20, 1975, in Quincy, he was the son of Paul Monti of Raynham and Janet E. (Ross) Monti of Winterville, N.C.
SFC Monti enlisted in the U.S. Army March 1993, and attended basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Sill, OK, earning his Military Occupational Specialty of 11B (Forward Observer). He is a graduate of Joint Firepower Controller Course, basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Warrior Leader Course, Airborne and Air Assault.
SFC Monti was assigned as a Targeting NCO in headquarters and headquarters troop, 3rd squadron, 71st Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division (light infantry).
He was deployed to Afghanistan with Task Force Spartan in Feb. 2006. He was an outstanding leader and well-respected NCO who constantly motivated his soldiers and ensured that his unit was always ready to fight and win.
His career culminated with Task Force Spartan while conducting combat operations in the mountains near Gowardesh, Afghanistan.
His recon team occupied a surveillance position when they were attacked by a large enemy force on the afternoon of June 21. SFC Monti was killed in action by enemy fire in the subsequent engagement when, without hesitation or concern for himself, he rushed under heavy enemy fire to assist two of his wounded comrades who had become separated in the fight.
His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3OLC), Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal (2), Korean Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2), Kosovo Campaign Medal (2), Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Afhgan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Parachutist Badge and Air Assault Badge.
SFC Monti was a graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham High School, Class of 1994.
He was in the Iron Man Triathalon, competed in various competitions in the Army and was the N.E. Weightlifting Champion at age 17.
SFC Monti loved fishing, hunting, camping, sports and enjoyed spending time with his niece, Carys, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was the brother of Niccole T. Monti of Winterville, N.C., and Timothy J. Monti of Taunton; grandson of Marjorie Ross and the late Joseph B. Monti Sr., Mary A. (Salverio) Monti and Urvin A. Ross; uncle of Carys E. Monti of Winterville, N.C. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 8 am in St. Ann’s Church, Raynham, followed by burial in Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne, at 10 am.
Visiting hours are Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm, both days.
Memorial donations may be made to the Jared C. Monti Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Bristol County Savings Bank, 108 N. Main St., Raynham, MA 02767.