Servent of God, Reverend Vincent Robert Capodanno, of the Society of the Foreign Missions, and Chaplain, United States Navy.
"Known for his compassion, humanitarianism and kindness, Father Capodanno was considered a soldier's chaplain -- he wore fatigues, carried a pack and ministered to the sick and dying on the field of battle. Never one to fear personal injury when his comforting words, wisdom or simply his presence were in need, Father Capodanno lost his life on the battlefields of Vietnam . On Monday, September 4, 1967, while comforting a wounded Marine, the enemy fired 27 shots into his back. In recognition of Father Capodanno's enormous contributions, accomplishments and sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, making him only the third Vietnam-era chaplain to receive this honor. More recently, on May 21, 2006, nearly forty years after his death on the battlefield of Vietnam , Capodanno has been publicly declared Servant of God, the first step towards canonization." - Congressman Vito J. Fossello, US House of Representatives, 13th District- Staten Island and Brooklyn
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