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'So many things to pray for': Retired Army chaplain reflects on service in Vietnam, Iran

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Vern Gardai filled a special role in the US Army as a Chaplain, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. For 28 years, he lightened the burdens of the men and women he served with. He led chapel services, counseled soldiers, attended to the wounded, and prayed over the dead in Vietnam.

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'So many things to pray for': Retired Army chaplain reflects on service in Vietnam, Iran

Vern Gardai filled a special role in the US Army as a Chaplain, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. For 28 years, he lightened the burdens of the men and women he served with. He led chapel services, counseled soldiers, attended to the wounded, and prayed over the dead in Vietnam.

·Nashville, United States
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WATE broke the news in Nashville, United States on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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