Father Henry Tim Vakoc
A.K.A Father Tim
A.K.A Father Tim
Priest
From Minneapolis, Minnesota
Army, Major
Chaplain
Iraq 11/03 - 5/04
Words Provided 2007
From Minneapolis, Minnesota
Army, Major
Chaplain
Iraq 11/03 - 5/04
Words Provided 2007
Father Tim received numerous injuries on May 29th, 2004 when his humvee was hit by an improvised explosive device. His injuries were complicated during treatment. As a result he was in a minimally responsive state for more than two years.
Quotes From Fr Tim Vakoc
Email From Iraq
...ministry of intentional presence.
I live with (the soldiers), work with them, eat with them, care for them, listen to them, counsel them. The soldiers know if you are real and genuinely care or not. The soldiers see me out there with them, and that makes a difference.
Letter From Bosnia
The safest place for me to be is in the center of God’s will and if that is in the line of fire, that is where I will be.