This is a photograph of the memorial for U.S. Navy Chaplin Lt. Vincent R. Capodanno giving last Rites to a Soldier. He was born on Staten Island NY. He was killed in combat, giving last rites in the Que Son Valley of Vietnam on September 4, 1967. He was awarded the: Medal of Honor ( posthumously), Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
This memorial statue is on the grounds of Fort Wadsworth Staten Island NY.
Vietnam War Veterans Day: a day to pay tribute, honor those who served in Vietnam. March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day meant to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were prisoners of war or who were listed as missing in action.