Washington, Sept. 9 -- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) held a press conference to highlight the extraordinary courage, faith, and selflessness of Father Vincent Capodanno, a U.S. Navy priest who sacrificed his life serving wounded Marines during the Vietnam War and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism. Joined by Father Capodanno's family, elected officials, and veterans, Congresswoman Malliotakis highlighted why his life and sacrifice are deserving of sainthood and called on the community and fellow Americans to show their support.
"Twenty years ago, in May 2006, Father Capodanno was declared a Servant of God by the Ca...