A man who fought for our freedom has received the honor that he deserves.

The family of a 30-year-old US Army sergeant from Raynham who was killed on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan three years ago will accept the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest honor for military, on his behalf in September.

US Army Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti died in 2006 trying to rescue fellow soldiers in Afghanistan during a battle against Taliban insurgents.

Christopher Cunningham, an Army Ranger instructor from Whitingham, Vt., was with Monti when their platoon came under fire in Afghanistan and nominated him for the medal.

“I’ve seen my fair share of fighting with the enemy, and that was the bravest thing I’ve ever seen a soldier do,’’ he said in a phone interview last night. “What he did was amazing.’’

Monti’s father, Paul Monti, of Raynham, said he received a phone call from President Obama Tuesday notifying him that his son had been chosen to receive the honor.

“He told me . . . the nation was proud of my son, and he was proud of my son and was sure I was proud of my son,’’ he said.

Paul Monti said his son, who entered the service when he was a junior in high school, would have been humbled to be singled out for the honor.

“It ensures him a place in history,’’ he said, “but I’d much rather have him with me.’’

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