Tonight, the bodies of the soldiers arrived on C-130 in the metal caskets, iced down, draped with the US Flag. I entered the aircraft with another chaplain along with several young military troops to show honor to the fallen warriors. Prayer was offered and a priestly blessing bestowed upon the bodies. Afterward, the caskets were carried by the pall bearers in formation to a holding area until they are transferred to another aircraft for the final flight/travel home to Dover AFB, Delaware and to their families. There will be many more soldiers to come who will pass before my eyes with priestly blessings bestowed upon their bodies during my military tour of duty in the Middle East . Pray that my spiritual strength be strong.
In sorrow,
Fr. Christopher
Please keep all of our military chaplains and deployed military members and their families in your prayers.
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