Did you know that Army chaplain enlisted so he could help men in Vietnam?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:11:43 -0400

Did you know that Army chaplain enlisted so he could help men in Vietnam?

RP Members a great story about volunteering!

http://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/army-chaplain-enlisted-so-he-could-help-men-in-vietnam-1.372409

Roy Ludlow was in the seminary in New Jersey when he received a letter that spurred him to travel halfway around the world.

A young Marine recounted a horrific night in Vietnam when bullets started raining down on him as he crawled out of his pup tent.

The Marine came out of the attack unscathed, but the story was seared into Ludlow’s mind and left him pondering his own ministry in the United Methodist Church.

“That guy needs to have a chaplain somewhere around,” Ludlow said to himself after reading the letter. “He’s facing life and death.”

Army chaplain enlisted so he could help men in Vietnam

Roy Ludlow was in the seminary in New Jersey when he received a letter that spurred him to travel halfway around the world.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Oct 10 at 2015 12:19 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:19:35 -0400

Now this is one incredible, caring super human being who cares not for himself in the least, but for others. A true man of GOD.... My grandfather was a Methodist Minister.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 10 at 2015 12:30 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:30:13 -0400

Good story. Thanks for posting it!

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Oct 10 at 2015 3:35 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 15:35:34 -0400

Mr. Roy Ludlow, I have tears forming in my very eyes; because I ADMIRE YOU SO.
I admire you for your bravery, selflessness, motivation, perseverance, your self-discipline, and a whole array of other qualities.
THANK YOU from the bottom of MY HEART.
-IN HIM, SPC Margaret C Higgins US Army (Ret)

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2015 3:44 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 15:44:57 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Great story Sir, thanks for sharing. Stories about sacrifice and facing certain danger in order to help others are always good to read.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 10 at 2015 4:59 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 16:59:29 -0400

No COL Mikel J. Burroughs I did not know that Army chaplain Roy Ludlow enlisted so he could help men in Vietnam. To be honest I would not be surprised if God prompted Roy Ludlow to alter his seminary plans so that he would be able to serve as a chaplain in Vietnam. God knows each of our needs and for those of us who are willing to serve Him, our Lord and Savior will lead us to help others get to know Him.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Oct 11 at 2015 12:45 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:45:33 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs, I know a young infantry captain (an RP member) who's an airborne Ranger. He serves in the Alabama Army National Guard and has deployed to the sandbox at least twice, the last time as a company commander. He just finished divinity school and is working now on transferring to the Chaplain Corps. He too, wishes to contribute in a different way. LTC Stephen F.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Oct 11 at 2015 10:35 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 10:35:59 -0400

There were many heroic chaplains in Vietnam. It is one of my two huge regrets, that I was not able to return to uniform to serve as a chaplain...

Response by PO1 John Miller made Oct 13 at 2015 8:06 AM

PO1 John Miller — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 08:06:49 -0400

Thanks for sharing. The headline was a bit misleading as Chaplains are Officers and not enlisted. But other than that it was an informative story.

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Feb 24 at 2016 12:15 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:15:35 -0500

Great read!

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Feb 24 at 2016 12:30 PM

SSG Leo Bell — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:30:14 -0500

Now that's a true man of the world. Willing to put his life in danger to save others.