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Meet a modern-day warrior for Christ

Knights of Columbus - published on 07/12/18

An Army sergeant is helping wounded soldiers heal spiritually.

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U.S. Army Special Forces First Sergeant Sompaul Vorapanich has led men into the crucible of war. A founding member of St. Michael the Archangel council located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Sompaul also leads wounded warriors on a Knights of Columbus sponsored pilgrimage to Lourdes. 

Be sure to watch other videos from this series, including:

Meet the Young Man from New York Who Might Be a Saint

How Steak Sandwiches Are Helping Women Choose Life Over Abortion

The Heroes Who Brought Hope to Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

You can find more inspiring stories about these Everyday Heroes on the Knights of Columbus YouTube Channel.

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