Four Chaplains Day commemorated

NEW WINDSOR — The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor will commemorate “Four Chaplains Day” on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. with a presentation about the sinking of the transport Dorchester that took place on Feb. 3, 1943.

The program will also feature a 35 minute video about this event. The video includes recollections of survivors of the sinking of the ship. The program will conclude with a short candle lighting ceremony in honor of these four clergy.

The Four Chaplains: a rabbi, a Catholic priest, a Methodist minister, and a Reformed Church minister gave up their life vests to so that other men might have an opportunity to survive the sinking of their ship. The selfless act of these men was a death sentence, yet they made the ultimate sacrifice so that others might live.

Admission is free and seating is limited. Reservations are strongly suggested.

To make a reservation, or for more information about the event, call 845-561-1765.

The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located at 374 Temple Hill Road (Route 300), New Windsor. For more information, visit www.thepurpleheart.com.