"Sky Pilot"
"Sky Pilot" was the name given to
the pastors, priests and rabbis
the chaplains of the Vietnam war
C-Ration boxes - stacked in the
manner you see here - were often
used as ad hoc altars for jungle
services. With lives in the balance,
many young soldiers found a source
of strength, courage and hope in the
faith presented in books such as the
Holy Bible. Ironically, the scripture
you read here, written by the Apostle
Paul to the church in Corinth, shares
an eerie link with Vietnam veterans,
spiritually, philosophically, and most
of all, geographically!
8 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure so that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death, but this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. 10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will delver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us. 11 As you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks
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2 Corinthians 1:9-11
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Churches & Religion • War, Vietnam.
Location. 41° 55.5′ N, 83° 22.05′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Memorial is on N. Dixie Highway, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M29 81mm Mortar (a few steps from this marker); Melvin C. Dye Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Hidden Casualities of War (a few steps from this marker); The Women Who Served (a few steps from this marker); Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam P.O.W.'s and M.I.A's Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Norman W. Heck Jr (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 25, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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