Four Chaplains Day

http://www.ehman.org/FourChaplains.html

Yesterday was Four Chaplains Day. It's a quick read, and totally worth your time.

An incredible true story about heroism, courage, and "laying down your life for a friend".

Here's an excerpt:
"When Petty Officer John Mahoney tried to find his gloves to protect his hands against the Arctic cold, Rabbi Goode gave him his, saying, "I have two pair," though later Mahoney realized that Goode had given him his only pair. Together, the chaplains distributed life jackets from a storage locker on the deck, and when it was empty, they took off and gave away their own life jackets."
"The story of the four chaplains became widely known, epitomizing not only selfless sacrifice but action transcending religious divisions. "