3/5, my former unit.
Heroic Army Chaplain Takes a Major Step Toward Canonization [Fr. Emil Kapaun]
Navy chaplain gets job back after being fired over Christian beliefs on sexuality
Navy Chaplain Spared from Discharge (for Biblical religious beliefs)
AF colonel to get double promotion to 2-star general for top chaplain post
Alameda: USS Hornet Museum's Chaplain Dies
Navy Chaplain Censored: ‘Don’t pray in the name of Jesus’
FROM HERO TO HATER: NAVY BEATS DOWN CHAPLAIN’S APPEAL FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN HOMOPHOBIA COMPLAINT
[Military] Chaplain To Be Removed for Warning Against Premarital Sex, Homosexuality
2 NYPD officers promoted posthumously; Ramos also made honorary chaplain
Military Punishes Chaplain for Referring to the Bible in Suicide-Prevention Seminar
http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3242/capodanno-vincent-r.php
“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Chaplain of the 3d Battalion, in connection with operations against enemy forces. In response to reports that the 2d Platoon of M Company was in danger of being overrun by a massed enemy assaulting force, Lt. Capodanno left the relative safety of the company command post and ran through an open area raked with fire, directly to the beleaguered platoon. Disregarding the intense enemy small-arms, automatic-weapons, and mortar fire, he moved about the battlefield administering last rites to the dying and giving medical aid to the wounded. When an exploding mortar round inflicted painful multiple wounds to his arms and legs, and severed a portion of his right hand, he steadfastly refused all medical aid. Instead, he directed the corpsmen to help their wounded comrades and, with calm vigor, continued to move about the battlefield as he provided encouragement by voice and example to the valiant marines. Upon encountering a wounded corpsman in the direct line of fire of an enemy machine gunner positioned approximately 15 yards away, Lt. Capodanno rushed a daring attempt to aid and assist the mortally wounded corpsman. At that instant, only inches from his goal, he was struck down by a burst of machine gun fire. By his heroic conduct on the battlefield, and his inspiring example, Lt. Capodanno upheld the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the cause of freedom.”
Awesome! I didn’t know it was his anniversary, and I prayed my combat rosary tonight in his and Fr. Emil Kapaun’s honor for good and holy vocations to the military chaplaincy.
USS Capodanno FF 1093 (aka Happy Cappi) is named in his honor. She served our Navy from 1973 to 1993.
Thanks for the reminder that there is something finer, higher and more worthy to ponder than the craziness in the news today and every day.
Ping. Thanks for the reminder of this Catholic hero.
JoMa