Priest honored posthumously for heroism as chaplain at Pearl Harbor
Silver Star accepted by family at Loras College ceremony By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — Relatives of the first
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Chaplain Aloysius Schmitt
Chaplain Aloysius Schmitt awarded Silver Star
Mass and ceremony scheduled for Dec. 7 are open to public By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant DUBUQUE — Seventy-six
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Mass held to remember chaplain, Pearl Harbor attack
By Dan Russo Witness Editor DUBUQUE — In his homily at a Mass commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Pearl
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Remembrance and prayer for Pearl Harbor
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First annual Mass of remembrance for chaplain is Dec. 7
To be held on 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant DUBUQUE — On
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Video of homily at Chaplain Schmitt’s funeral Mass
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Chaplain’s remains laid to rest in Dubuque
Mass and military honors precede interment at Loras By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant DUBUQUE — American flags whipped in the
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Chaplain Schmitt Vigil and Mass Schedule
Friday, October 7th Location: Loras College Chapel • Formal Reception of the Remains 3 p.m. • Midafternoon Prayer 3 p.m.
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Chaplain Schmitt’s remains arrive in St. Lucas, memorial Mass held
By Dan Russo Witness Editor St. LUCAS — Almost 75 years after Chaplain Al Schmitt was killed in the
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Chaplain Al Schmitt’s remains identified, coming home
Priest sacrificed his life to save others in Pearl Harbor attack By Jill Kruse Witness Editorial Assistant DUBUQUE — There
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