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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Fr. Vincent Capodanno ~ January 26, 2009
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Posted on 01/25/2009 5:00:45 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska


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Fr. Vincent Capodanno

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Servant of God Vincent Robert Capodanno (February 13, 1929–September 4, 1967) was a United States Navy chaplain and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor - for actions during the Vietnam War.
Vincent Capodanno was born in Staten Island, New York, on February 13, 1929. He graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island, New York and then attended Fordham University for a year before entering the Maryknoll Missionary seminary in New York. He was ordained a Catholic priest in June 1957.

Father Capodanno's first assignment as a missionary was with aboriginal Taiwanese in the mountains of Taiwan where he served in a parish and later in a school. After seven years, Father Capodanno returned to the
United States for leave and then was assigned to a Maryknoll school in Hong Kong. Father Vincent Capodanno's relatives now reside in Delaware & Florida, the youngest known is his great nephew who is a successful banker in Florida Ross Capodanno.

In December 1965, Father Capodanno received his commission as a lieutenant in the Navy Chaplain Corps. He was assigned to the First Marine Division in Vietnam in April 1966.

At 4:30 am, September 4, 1967, during Operation Swift in the Thang Binh District of the Que-Son Valley, elements of the 1st Battalion 5th Marines encountered a large North Vietnamese unit of approximately 2500 men near the village of Dong Son. The outnumbered and disorganized Company D was in need of reinforcements. By 9:14 am, twenty-six Marines were confirmed dead and another company of Marines was committed to the battle. At 9:25 am, the commander of 1st Battalion 5th Marine requested further reinforcements.

Father Capodanno went among the wounded and dying, giving last rites
and taking care of his Marines. Wounded once in the face and having his hand almost severed, he went to help a wounded corpsman only yards from an enemy machinegun and was killed. His body was recovered and interred in his family's plot in Saint Peters Cemetery, West New Brighton, Staten Island, New York.

On December 27, 1968, then Secretary of the Navy Paul Ignatius notified the Capodanno family that Lieutenant Capodanno would posthumously be awarded the Medal of Honor in recognition of his selfless sacrifice. The official ceremony was held January 7, 1969.
Father Capodanno's official Medal of Honor citation is as follows:

    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.
On May 19, 2002, Capodanno's Cause for Canonization was officially opened, and so he is now referred to as a Servant of God.

In May 2004 the Initial Documentation was submitted to The Congregation for the Causes of Saints with CatholicMil acting as
Petitioner and Father Daniel Mode named Postulator.

On May 21, 2006 a Public Decree of Servant of God was issued by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. The statement was made by Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien in Washington D.C.




Memorials

USS Capodanno

USS Capodanno (FF-1093) was named in honor of Lieutenant Capodanno. The Capodanno was commissioned September 17, 1973 and was decommissioned July 30, 1993 and sold to Turkey. It became the first ship in U.S fleet to receive a Papal Blessing when it was blessed by Pope John Paul II in Naples, Italy, July 4, 1981.




 New York City

In March 1971, the Knights of Columbus, Madonna Council in Staten Island sought to have a permanent public memorial honoring Father Capodanno. In October 1974, a bill was proposed to change the name of a three-mile (5 km) section of Seaside Boulevard to Father Capodanno Boulevard; a year later, the bill was passed by the Mayor of New York.

The city of New York declared July 3, 1976 "Father Capodanno Day" and held a Mass, followed by a parade that included the United States Marine Corps Color Guard, bands from the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, and Boy and Girl Scouts.

A monument was erected at the corner of Sand Lane and Father Capodanno Blvd on Staten Island. It is made of light gray Barre granite, stands 8' high and 4' wide and has a bronze plaque.

Saint Vincent Chapel, Taiwan

Saint Vincent's Chapel was the Capodanno family's first choice as a memorial. Within four months after his death, almost $4,000 had been raised by organizations such as The American Legion, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Knights of Columbus and the Marine Corps League. The Chapel, however, was not completed until 1993. It was built in the small mountain town of Thiankou with the help of Father Dan Dolan, another Maryknoller and Father Capodanno's former pastor when he was a missionary in Taiwan.

Capodanno Hall, San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard

The San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard dedicated Capodanno Hall on November 3, 1969. The hall serves as a Bachelor Officers' Quarters. Phillip Capodanno unveiled the plaque which describes Father Capodanno's heroic deed:

    "Lieutenant Capodanno made the ultimate sacrifice ministering to the wounded and dying during savage fighting in Vietnam. He has become the third chaplain in our country's history to receive the Medal of Honor and the second Navy chaplain to be so honored".

Other memorials

    * Capodanno Memorial Chapel, Lakeside TQ, IRAQ
    * Capodanno Chapel, Que Son Valley, VietNam
    * Capodanno Memorial Chapel Naval Base, Newport, RI
    * Capodanno Chapel,Naval Hospital, Oakland, CA
    * Capodanno Street, Naval Base, Newport, RI
    * Capodanno Chapel, Camp Pendelton, CA
    * Modern sculpture, Piazza Capodanno, Gaeta, Italy
    * Capodanno Chapel, Ft. Wadsworth, Staten Island
    * Capodanno Building, Millington, TN
    * Capodanno Chapel, Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan
    * Catholic Chaplains Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington,
               VA
    * Fort Wadsworth statue, Fort Wadsworth Army Chapel School.

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61 posted on 01/26/2009 2:33:56 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


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62 posted on 01/26/2009 2:37:58 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

63 posted on 01/26/2009 2:58:14 AM PST by E.G.C. (Click on a freeper's screename and then "In Forum" to read his/her posts)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

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64 posted on 01/26/2009 2:58:29 AM PST by E.G.C. (Click on a freeper's screename and then "In Forum" to read his/her posts)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC

((HUGS))Morning, Star. Thanks for this morning’s thread.


65 posted on 01/26/2009 2:59:00 AM PST by E.G.C. (Click on a freeper's screename and then "In Forum" to read his/her posts)
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66 posted on 01/26/2009 3:22:22 AM PST by MeekMom (Support Israel: http://tinyurl.com/74fyyk)
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67 posted on 01/26/2009 3:38:24 AM PST by MeekMom (Support Israel: http://tinyurl.com/74fyyk)
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((HUGS))Good morning, Meekmom. How’s it going?


68 posted on 01/26/2009 3:42:42 AM PST by E.G.C. (Click on a freeper's screename and then "In Forum" to read his/her posts)
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To: E.G.C.

Howdy friend.
I b doin’ alright.
Didn’t take any sleepin’ meds last night, hence the reason I’m posting. LOL

Hope you have a happy, peaceful & warm day today hon. ((hugs))


69 posted on 01/26/2009 3:44:29 AM PST by MeekMom (Support Israel: http://tinyurl.com/74fyyk)
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Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

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Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities. I hope people never forget what a great part ministry plays in times of war.

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70 posted on 01/26/2009 3:48:53 AM PST by beachn4fun (Mr.& Mz. O - the New Mr. & Mz. Clinton)
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Good morning from central Texas. Hopefully, we will get some rain and drizzle to knock the cedar pollen out of the trees.


71 posted on 01/26/2009 3:53:36 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dissent is patriotic - Hussein is not and will never be my president.)
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To: MeekMom

Good morning, MM. Hope you have a grand day.

72 posted on 01/26/2009 4:08:14 AM PST by beachn4fun (Mr.& Mz. O - the New Mr. & Mz. Clinton)
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To: Arrowhead1952
Good morning, dear (((HUGS)))

Here we are back at Monday and work. Aren't you just ecstatic?

73 posted on 01/26/2009 4:09:19 AM PST by beachn4fun (Mr.& Mz. O - the New Mr. & Mz. Clinton)
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To: MeekMom

Told ya.


74 posted on 01/26/2009 4:11:43 AM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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To: E.G.C.

Good morning and (((HUGS))). It’s Monday....don’t ask! LOL

How was your weekend?


75 posted on 01/26/2009 4:13:06 AM PST by beachn4fun (Mr.& Mz. O - the New Mr. & Mz. Clinton)
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To: beachn4fun; MeekMom
((HUGS))Morning, Beach.

The weekend went OK but now we're getting ready for an ice storm.

Our area is now under a Winter Storm Warning from noon today to 6 PM Tuesday.

Gonna try to get everything done this morning.

76 posted on 01/26/2009 4:14:45 AM PST by E.G.C. (Click on a freeper's screename and then "In Forum" to read his/her posts)
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To: beachn4fun

Good morning beachy. (((HUGS))) to you too.

I am on a 4/10 workweek, so today I am still at home.

We have heavy fog here and I have to drive 80 miles to the farm.


77 posted on 01/26/2009 4:14:47 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dissent is patriotic - Hussein is not and will never be my president.)
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Beach Dreaming
Allergies are driving me nuts, make me sick..Take me away!.....
Wishing all a good Monday
*HUGS*

78 posted on 01/26/2009 4:18:47 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)
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To: E.G.C.

Ice storm? Gosh, be careful.

we’re in for some of that. Whether it’s ice or snow flurries, we won’t know until tomorrow, maybe.


79 posted on 01/26/2009 4:19:08 AM PST by beachn4fun (Mr.& Mz. O - the New Mr. & Mz. Clinton)
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To: MEG33

Good morning Meg. (((HUGS))) to you too.

The pollen count was over 23,000 one day last week.


80 posted on 01/26/2009 4:56:19 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dissent is patriotic - Hussein is not and will never be my president.)
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