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February 3, 2008
For more information also contact:
417-337-8387
For immediate release
Four Chaplains Sunday ceremony February 3
Hosted by Veterans Task Force
Inspired by
the heroic deed of the four chaplains recognized by Four Chaplains Sunday, the
Branson Veterans Task Force marks the anniversary of their sacrifice each year
with a special service and this year the ceremony will be held February 3
during the three worship services at the Kimberling City United Methodist
Church, 57 Kimberling Center Lane, Kimberling City, MO. Times are 8:15 am or
10:45 am - Traditional Service or 9:30 am - Contemporary Service.
The four chaplains, Chaplains George L. Fox (Methodist),
Alexander D. Goode (Jewish), Clark V. Poling (Reformed Church), and John P.
Washington (Catholic), are credited with saving more than 200 lives when they
gave up their life jackets and their lives when the United States Army
Transport (USAT) Dorchester was sunk by a German submarine on Feb. 3, 1943
only 15 miles from its destination in Greenland. The four calmly issued
life-belts to American servicemen aboard the troop transport after it was
torpedoed. When the supply of life preservers was exhausted, the four
chaplains removed their own life belts and gave them to four soldiers. They
then stood on the sinking ship, arms around one another's shoulders and their
heads bowed in prayer.
The Branson Veterans Task Force works to promote an
environment of patriotic pride and dignity to recognize and honor our Nation's
veterans and their families. This is just one of the many happenings the
non-profit groups sponsors, the largest of which is Veterans Homecoming held
during Veterans Week in November. For more information contact: Branson
Veterans Task Force Inc., P.O. Box 128, Branson, MO 65615 or call 417-337-VETS.
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for more information please call:
417-337-8387
Branson Veterans Task Force
PO Box 128, Branson MO 65615
Fax: 417-334-7894
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bvtf1@suddenlinkmail.com
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