The Immortal Four Chaplains of WWII

For the final First Thursday Breakfast Club of the 2012-2013 school year, Anacapa students and visitors enjoyed a retelling of a story of brotherhood and bravery during World War II from Judge Barry Sax. Barry has been interested in the story of the “Immortal Four Chaplains” since he heard about it as a young boy. He has spent decades researching the story and is now considered an expert, sought as a consultant by museums around the world. The four chaplains, are remembered still for their acts of bravery when they sacrificed their own lives by giving up their life vests to save others when a German U-boat sank the USAT Dorchester en route to Greenland. Barry reminded listeners that “you never know how brave you are until the point comes to make a decision” and encouraged everyone to make the most out of the gifts that people give to us – a chance to do great things in life.