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The Fort Hood Tragedy
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The U.S. flag flies at half mast in front of the Army’s III Corps headquarters at Fort Hood, Texas, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Soldiers observe the lowering of the American flag to half staff Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. A moment of silence and prayer was offered to the victims and their families of the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
The news is filled with information, photos, and comment regarding the shootings at Fort Hood on Thursday, 5 November. This morning I was at Naval Station Mayport, FL for an appointment. In sight of the half-masted station flag, I paused in silence for the dead, the wounded, their families, our Soldiers, their leaders, and chaplain colleagues at Fort Hood.
On behalf of the Military Chaplains Association, National President Michael McCoy and I join with countless others in expressing condolences for the victims and their families. We especially mourn those who died. We ask the God of all consolation and tender mercies to bring comfort and strength for all who are touched by this tragedy.
Chaplain Gary Pollitt, MCA Executive Director
Command Sergeant Major’s Tribute
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Chaplains must keep on providing ministry for all service members who are fighting in or otherwise contributing to our efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq. I take great comfort knowing that the chaplains are still in theater watching out for and taking care of our soldiers while assisting soldiers and family members when they come home.
As a Command Sergeant Major in the Army Reserves and a full-time California Highway Patrol Officer, I proudly make a monthlydonation to the Military Chaplain’s Association. I want to sustain the Association’s role in advocating for chaplaincy and supporting chaplains. This is my small part for helping Veterans.
I would urge anyone reading this to please join me in supporting this worthwhile and noble cause. Go to chaplains@mca-usa.org. CSM Michelle M. Fournier, USAR.
See the entire article in the Fall 2009 issue of The Military Chaplain.
Father Henry Tim Vakoc
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The Lord called Father H. Tim Vakoc, US Army Major, to himself on June 20th. Father Tim was a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and some have said that he was the first US priest killed as a part of the war. He was 17 years ordained a priest, living the last 5 years of his priestly witness recovering from injuries sustained in Iraq. Those injuries were suffered on his 12th anniversary of ordination. Among Father’s awards he was a recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
Father Tim was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 31 years.
Let us pray in thanksgiving for Father Vokac, for the his family, friends, caregivers and the US Army.
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