US Army Chaplain (Capt) Todd Cheney tells the inspiring story of how a young member of his civilian congregation joined the Army, got married, and was killed soon after in combat in Afghanistan — and how Adam Kinser’s sacrifice led him to the chaplaincy.

“I was so touched by this young man’s service,” Cheney said…
 
This was when Cheney first began to contemplate a life in camouflaged cloth.

Military chaplains were assigned to coordinate the memorial services and to help the family as they grieved. During a rehearsal, one of the Reserve chaplains approached Cheney and asked him to consider joining the military as a chaplain…

After more research and a lot of prayer, the couple decided together that active [duty] was the way to go.

Chaplain Cheney is now deployed to Afghanistan, serving — and inspiring — the Soldiers whose sacrifice inspires others.

Read the full story.

Via ArmyChaplaincy.com.