Fr. Daniel Sparks, Senior Editor
Traditional Anglican priest and U.S. Army chaplain, recently returned from Iraq.

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Honor the Dead

August 10th, 2005 at 1006 MDT » Comments (2)

One of the important responsibilities of a military chaplain is honoring the dead. As the photo above shows, chaplains have a meaningful place in memorializing fallen comrades. Chaplains officiate at memorial ceremonies, memorial services, and funerals. Coverage includes active duty, reserve, and retired personnel. Chaplains may be called on to perform [...]