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PHOTO SUBMITTED American Legion remembers ‘Four Chaplains’

PHOTO SUBMITTED American Legion remembers ‘Four Chaplains’

PHOTO SUBMITTED American Legion remembers ‘Four Chaplains’

PHOTO SUBMITTED American Legion remembers ‘Four Chaplains’

PHOTO SUBMITTED American Legion remembers ‘Four Chaplains’

PHOTO SUBMITTED American Legion remembers ‘Four Chaplains’

PHOTO SUBMITTED American Legion remembers ‘Four Chaplains’

American Legion Post #79 in Wesson remembered “The Four Chaplains” as the focus of its February meeting. 

The story of the “Four Chaplains” tells of US Army chaplains George Fox, a Methodist minister; Alexander Goode, a Jewish rabbi; John Washington, a Catholic priest; and Clark Poling, a Dutch Reformed minister.

These four historically gave their own life jackets to soldiers on the sinking ship USAT Dorchester after being torpedoed by a German submarine during World War 2. These men chose to stay on deck and pray together as the ship went down, ultimately sacrificing their own lives to save others.  

Their selfless act of unity and faith amidst a chaotic situation was recognized and remembered at the legion’s monthly meeting as a powerful example of courage and compassion. The post held a chili dinner following the presentation. 

The legion family includes legionnaires, auxiliary, juniors, and sons of the legion. Wesson’s local post has 36 auxiliaries, five juniors, and 21 sons of legion. The local legion family has approximately 85 members but encourages all former and current military and their family members to join. 

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