From Chappie’s Hanger

February 3, 2026 is the 83rd Anniversary of the FOUR CHAPLAINS DAY! Please read the story below. The Marion County Veterans Council’s Four Chaplains Ceremony will take place on Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 1000 in the Marion County’s Commissioners Auditorium. You are invited to attend.

We commemorate the heroic actions of four military chaplains during World War II. On February 3, 1943, the troop ship SS Dorchester was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the North Atlantic. As the ship sank, these four chaplains selflessly sacrificed their lives to save others including Army Air Corps members on board, demonstrating extraordinary courage and unity in the face of adversity.

Today, we remember and honor the memory and legacy of four brave chaplains: George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, John P. Washington, and Clark V. Poling. These men, representing different faiths and backgrounds, came together in an act of unity and selflessness that serves as a symbol of courage and compassion.

This is a reminder to all the importance of unity and selflessness through courage and compassion. Please remember and share this story! Please join us 31 January for the Marion County ceremony.

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