My Shitty First Draft Ideas

CPT Berthon, Marcel WWII Army Chaplain from St. Martin's Abbey

     As a veteran, I strongly relate to other veterans and issues that affect us as a whole. I believe in the sacrifice and patriotism it takes for someone to signup for the armed forces to support the nation at home and abroad. We veterans come from all walks of life and live to support each other during our service and keep those lessons with us after we exit the armed forces.

     What I'm interested in today is the monks that have joined the armed forces from Saint Martin's University: what was their purpose in joining the armed services as chaplains; what monks have joined; their stories of their service to their country during a time of war; and how has their service benefited their lives and the community.

     I am currently planning on reaching out to: Fr. Peter in the Special Collections here in the Saint Martin's O'Grady Library, other monks within the abbey, as well as other resources on-campus and off-campus.

As I continue to develop information on this topic I plan to share my progress and ideas.