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View Chaplain Courtright's CFMI web page

. His web site will remain up in honor of his service to the ministry he was called to.

Deputy Chief Courtright went back to seminary at the age of 75 an became a priest.

to view his first mass.

Deputy Chief Chaplain Morris Courtright became a member of Chaplain Fellowship in 2003, he was a very loyal and dedicated member serving as the military liaison chaplain for Chaplain Fellowship Ministries. He was also very dedicated to his work with the Civil Air Patrol where he held the rank of Lt.Col. Deputy Chief Courtright's accomplishments in life are far to many to mention here. He served two terms as a state legislator , he was a professional engineer, editor and author for a national technical magazine and Chaplain for the Civil Air Patrol. Deputy Chief Courtright turned 80 years old May 2nd, 2010.

Chief Chaplain Donald Gibson: Deputy Chief Courtright was a wonderful man who I had the honor and privilege of knowing. I will always cherish and thank the Lord for bringing Court into my life, and for giving me the privilege to call him my brother. Court was a man who made a difference in the lives of many people, he was a true man of God. Chaplain Courtright will be Dearly Missed, Never Forgotten. Respectfully Chief Chaplain Donald J. Gibson

Chief Chaplain Bruce Francis: Deputy Chief Chaplain Morris Courtright was a good and honorable man who I also had the privilege and honor of knowing. He was the kind of Chaplain who went out of his way to help others who needed help. He was always happy to do anything he could to help in the ministry any way that he could. The life he lived and example he set will live on in our thoughts and memories. Respectfully Chief Chaplain Bruce E. Francis

Chaplain Hennessee passed away on July 21st 2010 after a four month long battle with brain cancer. Sam was born on Jan. 21, 1945, in Harlingen, Texas. In 1965, Sam entered the Army and served during Vietnam in the 129th Assault Helicopter Company. Sam met Sharon Moore, and they were married on Dec. 27, 1969. Sam and Sharon resided in Kenosha, Wis., for 27 years - served the Lord at Kenosha Bible church and had 2 children - Samuel and Stacey. Sam and Sharon relocated to Princeton, Wisconsin 11 years ago, where he was very active in the community - including being an active member and serving as a former post commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10452. Sam was an active member in many veterans' organizations including the American Legion Post in Princeton, the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans, the Disabled American Veterans, the Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association.

Sam has been an active member of the Terrace Shores Evangelical Free Church praise and worship team, volunteered at the John C. Burke Correctional Center prison ministry and completed his Chaplin Certification earlier this year. He lived his life to the fullest and loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, golfing and music, playing and writing patriotic and gospel music and performing at church and local events.

Sam is survived by his wife of 40 years; son, Samuel (Vicki), daughter Stacey (Keith) Christensen, a brother David (Carolyn) and family, sister-in-law, Debra (Richard) Kinder; mother-in-law, Emily Moore and family friend, Jeff Falkenstein. He is preceded in death by both parents, Claude and Mary Hennessee.

A celebration of life event will be held Sunday Aug. 8, 2010, at 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10452 in Princeton, Wis. A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Terrace Shores Evangelical Free Church, W3278 County K, Markesan, WI 53946. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the VFW Post 10452, 136 North Farmer Street, Princeton, WI 54968 for care packages to be sent to our service men and women overseas.

Chief Chaplain Donald Gibson: Chaplain Hennessee was a wonderful man who lived his life in the service of others. Sam was a blessing to all who knew him, he will be missed by many. Dearly Missed, Never Forgotten. Respectfully Chief Chaplain Donald J. Gibson