Emil Kapaun--priest, Soldier and Korean War hero--was a rare man.
His faith, generosity and grit began with his family\'s humility, thrift and hard work..
Kapaun\'s ordinary background as the son of Czech immigrant farmers in Kansas sowed the seeds of his greatness.
In tracking down the story of Father Kapaun for the Wichita Eagle, Wenzl and Heying uncovered a paradox.
Under investigation by the Vatican as a necessary step in the process of canonization, these cures witnessed by non-Catholic doctors are also covered in this book.
Then there are the alleged miracles--the recent healings attributed to Father Kapaun\'s intercession that defy scientific explanation.
These Korean War veterans, no matter their religion, agree that Father Kapaun did more to save lives and maintain morale than any other man they know.
Just as remarkable are the many non-Catholic witnesses who attest to Father Kapaun\'s heroism: the Protestants, Jews and Muslims who either served with the military chaplain in the thick of battle or endured with him the incredibly brutal conditions of a prisoner of war camp.
He was awarded posthumously the Medal of Honor, the nation\'s highest military award, and is also being considered by the Vatican for canonization as a saint.
Emil Kapaun--priest, Soldier and Korean War hero--was a rare man
