Immortal Four Chaplains Day

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On this date in 1943 the United States Army transport DORCHESTER was sunk by a torpedo off the cost of Greenland. Four army chaplains, each of a different religion, on board helped with the evacuation and when there were no more life vests left, they took off their own and gave them to soldiers. Of the 230 men who survived, many were assisted by the four chaplains. However, 700 men died that day, including the four chaplains.

Thus, Governor Pawlenty ordered that the flags be flown at half staff today to honor the four chaplains and all those who died as well as to be "an example of compassion for those of different race or faith."

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