The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee has officially approved the commemorative stamp honoring Lieutenant Father Vincent Capodanno. It is deeply moving to see his legacy of selflessness recognized on a national scale through your collective dedication. We will observe the progress of the stamp production and keep you updated on the …
December 29, 2023
Final supporters
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A Petition to the U.S. Postmaster General
to issue a Commemorative Stamp
to honor Medal of Honor recipient
Lt. Fr. Vincent Capodanno.
Please indicate your support by signing the petition below. Also, please add your City and State Address, together with your e-mail, which we will use to keep you informed as to the status of the effort.
If you have any questions please direct them to Domenic G. Amara, Ph.D., President of the Pirandello Lyceum ( [email protected]) or Virginia Gardner, President of the National Chapter of the Italian American Alliance ( [email protected]) . Thank you.
We the undersigned, petition the Postmaster General of the United States to issue a Commemorative Stamp to memorialize Lt. Fr. Vincent Capodanno.
Lieutenant Father Vincent Capodanno was born February 13, 1929, in Staten Island New York. Vincent was the youngest of 10 children. His father was an immigrant from Gaeta, Italy, and his mother Italian American.
In 1949 Vincent entered the Maryknoll Missionary Seminary. He was ordained in 1958. Fr. Capodanno began his career as a missionary and traveled to Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Vietnam. Fr. Capodanno became a lieutenant in the Navy Chaplain Corps in Vietnam on December 28, 1965. In 1966 he requested to serve with the Fleet Marine Force in South Vietnam. Lt. Fr. Capodanno completed his commitment to the service in 1967. He extended his tour and was active in the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, where he was known for attending to and sharing the hardships of suffering Marines.
On Labor Day, 1967, Lt. Fr. Capodanno heard of marines in his Battalion being attacked, with several that had died. When Lt. Fr. Capodanno heard of the number of marines down, he went voluntarily to administer last rites and comfort the wounded. Lt. Fr. Capodanno was injured after refusing to evacuate. He refused medical attention and eventually died alongside his wounded fellow marines. On January 7, 1969, Lt. Fr. Capodanno was honored in a ceremony where his family received the Medal of Honor in his memory.
Lt. Fr. Capodanno’s memory has been honored with several awards including:
1971 Knights of Columbus campaigned for a memorial in his home burrow.
1974 Seaside Blvd. was renamed Fr. Capodanno Blvd.
1976 New York City declared July 3rdFather Capodanno day.
1977 on Fr. Capodanno Blvd a monument of him praying over soldiers was placed at the Fr. Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy.
There are several other memorials in honor of Lt. Fr. Capodanno throughout the world. In addition to these memorials, we would like to see a stamp honoring this hero.
More detailed information is available by searching Lt Fr Capodanno on Wikipedia.com.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 25, 2023
October 22, 2023
The momentum behind this request reflects a shared desire to honor a man whose life was defined by profound sacrifice. It is heartening to see how clearly the legacy of Father Capodanno continues to resonate with people across the country.
Reached 100 supporters
January 3, 2023
December 31, 2022
Seeing the count approach one hundred signatures reflects a shared recognition of the sacrifice made by Father Capodanno. This momentum suggests a genuine path forward for our request to the Postmaster General. Please consider sending this link to two people who might appreciate his legacy to help us cross this threshold.
161 Comments
Fr. Vincent R. Capodanno, Servant of God, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, selfless and courageous, touched the lives of those he encountered with a sense of comfort and benevolence...A stamp in his honor is the least of what should be emphatically petitioned.
There is an excellent documentary film that has been made chronicling the exemplary life of Fr. Capodanno. It was the 2018 co-winner of the Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Award. It is titled, The Field Afar: The Life of Fr. Vincent Capodanno.
Italian Americans continue to be negatively stereotyped in the media via tv shows, movies and commercials. Hope to see this Italian American Marine in a US stamp.
As a Chaplain and Pastor, I think this would bring some service recognition to the many Chaplains that served and dies for this country.
Father’s story needs to be honored via a postage stamp. As a Navy Chaplain who gave his life in combat serving his Marines he is an extraordinary example of a true American.
As a proud Italian American I would like a stamp commemorating Medal of Honor recipientLt. Fr. Vincent Capodanno.
Father was a tremendous patriot and a selfless person!
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The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee has officially approved the commemorative stamp honoring Lieutenant Father Vincent Capodanno. It is deeply moving to see his legacy of selflessness recognized on a national scale through your collective dedication. We will observe the progress of the stamp production and keep you updated on the …
December 29, 2023
Final supporters
DISCLAIMER: Donations are not required to sign. Any money donated goes directly to the website not us.
A Petition to the U.S. Postmaster General
to issue a Commemorative Stamp
to honor Medal of Honor recipient
Lt. Fr. Vincent Capodanno.
Please indicate your support by signing the petition below. Also, please add your City and State Address, together with your e-mail, which we will use to keep you informed as to the status of the effort.
If you have any questions please direct them to Domenic G. Amara, Ph.D., President of the Pirandello Lyceum ( [email protected]) or Virginia Gardner, President of the National Chapter of the Italian American Alliance ( [email protected]) . Thank you.
We the undersigned, petition the Postmaster General of the United States to issue a Commemorative Stamp to memorialize Lt. Fr. Vincent Capodanno.
Lieutenant Father Vincent Capodanno was born February 13, 1929, in Staten Island New York. Vincent was the youngest of 10 children. His father was an immigrant from Gaeta, Italy, and his mother Italian American.
In 1949 Vincent entered the Maryknoll Missionary Seminary. He was ordained in 1958. Fr. Capodanno began his career as a missionary and traveled to Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Vietnam. Fr. Capodanno became a lieutenant in the Navy Chaplain Corps in Vietnam on December 28, 1965. In 1966 he requested to serve with the Fleet Marine Force in South Vietnam. Lt. Fr. Capodanno completed his commitment to the service in 1967. He extended his tour and was active in the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, where he was known for attending to and sharing the hardships of suffering Marines.
On Labor Day, 1967, Lt. Fr. Capodanno heard of marines in his Battalion being attacked, with several that had died. When Lt. Fr. Capodanno heard of the number of marines down, he went voluntarily to administer last rites and comfort the wounded. Lt. Fr. Capodanno was injured after refusing to evacuate. He refused medical attention and eventually died alongside his wounded fellow marines. On January 7, 1969, Lt. Fr. Capodanno was honored in a ceremony where his family received the Medal of Honor in his memory.
Lt. Fr. Capodanno’s memory has been honored with several awards including:
1971 Knights of Columbus campaigned for a memorial in his home burrow.
1974 Seaside Blvd. was renamed Fr. Capodanno Blvd.
1976 New York City declared July 3rdFather Capodanno day.
1977 on Fr. Capodanno Blvd a monument of him praying over soldiers was placed at the Fr. Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy.
There are several other memorials in honor of Lt. Fr. Capodanno throughout the world. In addition to these memorials, we would like to see a stamp honoring this hero.
More detailed information is available by searching Lt Fr Capodanno on Wikipedia.com.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 25, 2023
October 22, 2023
The momentum behind this request reflects a shared desire to honor a man whose life was defined by profound sacrifice. It is heartening to see how clearly the legacy of Father Capodanno continues to resonate with people across the country.
Reached 100 supporters
January 3, 2023
December 31, 2022
Seeing the count approach one hundred signatures reflects a shared recognition of the sacrifice made by Father Capodanno. This momentum suggests a genuine path forward for our request to the Postmaster General. Please consider sending this link to two people who might appreciate his legacy to help us cross this threshold.
161 Comments
Fr. Capodanno's leadership , dedication, and support for military veterans was extraordinary; and for his miraculous courage &. bravery during the Vietnam War. (I am a Vietnam Air Force Veteran). I think he deserves a Commemorative Stamp for his bravery!
Fr. Vincent R. Capodanno, Servant of God, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, selfless and courageous, touched the lives of those he encountered with a sense of comfort and benevolence...A stamp in his honor is the least of what should be emphatically petitioned.
There is an excellent documentary film that has been made chronicling the exemplary life of Fr. Capodanno. It was the 2018 co-winner of the Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Award. It is titled, The Field Afar: The Life of Fr. Vincent Capodanno.
Italian Americans continue to be negatively stereotyped in the media via tv shows, movies and commercials. Hope to see this Italian American Marine in a US stamp.
As a Chaplain and Pastor, I think this would bring some service recognition to the many Chaplains that served and dies for this country.
Father’s story needs to be honored via a postage stamp. As a Navy Chaplain who gave his life in combat serving his Marines he is an extraordinary example of a true American.
As a proud Italian American I would like a stamp commemorating Medal of Honor recipientLt. Fr. Vincent Capodanno.
Father was a tremendous patriot and a selfless person!
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Fr. Capodanno's leadership , dedication, and support for military veterans was extraordinary; and for his miraculous courage &. bravery during the Vietnam War. (I am a Vietnam Air Force Veteran). I think he deserves a Commemorative Stamp for his bravery!