Military Chaplains receive our Challenge Coin

Irish Blessings are always in demand.   These chaplains are part of a fine tradition in our military.  

Dobson receives coin

Matt Dobson is an Army Reserve Chaplain who is also a minister and counselor at prisons. He is also a marathon champion runner and coach.  His annual "Coon Hill 5K" run raises local funds to help maintain and repair damages to our local (to Vic Campbell) heritage cemetery.   We know his coin will get a lot of activity as he takes time to pray with and for veterans and others that need a little grace.

Kissinger reflecting on the coin

Col. H. Philip Kissinger (PhD) is a veteran of Vietnam and a regular counselor and visitor to support Veterans in the VA homes.  He was involved in heavy combat with his unit in Vietnam and has many memories that are difficult himself.  In his mission to visit with veterans in the homes in PA and NJ, he has many opportunities to bring out our challenge coin in a prayer for peace and grace. 

His nephew is a friend from association with the USS Houston survivors organization. Sean Frey made a scale model of that ship from scratch.   Resources about the USS Houston.

He has become a regular assistant to his uncle in visits to the VA homes. Here is another recipient of our coin.