Chaplain (CPT) Dale Goetz, US Army - killed while on active duty by a roadside bomb
I received this email from Ralph Colas of the ACCC: I received a sobering phone cal this morning from Lt Col Chet Chapman, chairman of our Chaplain’s Commission. He had just been notified that CPT Dale Goetz, US Army, was killed while on active duty by a roadside bomb. I do not have any other details. Dr. and Mrs Chapman will be flying to Colorado to be with Mrs Goetz and the family as well as to assist with any responsibilities that he may have related to this incident. I wanted you to get this note so that you might remember the family in prayer. As far as I recall this is the first chaplain that was killed on active duty as one of our men endorsed by the ACCC. There might have been one during the Korean or Viet Nam wars, but I am not sure. Ralph G. Colas ACCC Executive Secretary Psalm 116:15
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From Pastor Jason Parker
Thanks so much for your inquiry. The answer is yes to both questions.In response to my inquiry
Any cards could be sent in care of High Country Baptist Church. Our mailing address is
1807 Olympic Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
A trust fund has been established which will be used to provide high-quality, biblically sound materials for chaplains to use in their ministry to soldiers. Any contributions to this fund can be made out to
Dale A. Goetz Memorial Fund
The Bank at Broadmoor
155 Lake Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
I need to run, but hopefully this will suffice for now. If you need more info, let me know!
Jason
Two questions:
- If folk wish to send cards of condolences, could they send them care of your church? (Will need an address)
- Has any kind of fund been set up for the widow and her children? (Bank details , etc needed)
If so in either case, please inform us and we will post
Praying for the family.
Scott praying for you too, my friend.
Pastor, Fire Fighter, and Chaplain of Rock Falls fire
Scott praying for you too, my friend.
Pastor, Fire Fighter, and Chaplain of Rock Falls fire
Roger Carlson, Pastor Berean Baptist Church
Jason,
Thanks for the update. The family and your congregation have our prayers during these difficult days. Prayers also go out to those at Central and Maranatha who were close to our brother.
Praying for God’s comfort,
jt
Thanks for the update. The family and your congregation have our prayers during these difficult days. Prayers also go out to those at Central and Maranatha who were close to our brother.
Praying for God’s comfort,
jt
Dr. Joel Tetreau serves as Senior Pastor, Southeast Valley Bible Church (sevbc.org); Regional Coordinator for IBL West (iblministry.com), Board Member & friend for several different ministries;
http://www.gazette.com/articles/soldiers-103949-sgt-staff.html Bombing brings week’s Carson deaths in Afghanistan to 7
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The Defense Department said Wednesday that Goetz is the first American chaplain killed in the 9-year-old Afghanistan war. He is the first Fort Carson chaplain to be killed in Iraq or Afghanistan.Additional reporting from the http://www.argusleader.com/ Argus Leader : http://www.argusleader.com/article/20100902/NEWS/9020325/1001] Chaplain with S.D. ties dies in attack
Friends say the Baptist minister was an Air Force veteran who joined the Army’s chaplaincy because he desired to help others.
“He was definitely a fun-loving man, an energetic kind of fellow,” said the Rev. Jason Parker, Goetz’s pastor at High Country Baptist Church in Colorado Springs.
Parker said Goetz had joined his church the day before he left for Afghanistan.
“His goal as a chaplain was not to be a social worker, but to be a spiritual guide,” Parker said.
Goetz had served in Iraq. The married father of three feared fighting in Afghanistan, but had high goals for his year at war, said the Rev. Stuart Schwenke, an Iowa pastor who went through ministerial training with Goetz.
He worked through the summer teaching soldiers how to strengthen their marriages and to prepare their families for the long separation.
In Afghanistan, Goetz wanted to bring 300 soldiers to know Jesus and had told friends that three GIs had accepted Christ in his first month overseas.
Friends said they knew Goetz would see combat alongside the soldiers who made up his flock.
Goetz had a calm demeanor that helped soldiers find strength in the darkest of times, Schwenke said.
“He brought peace in the midst of turmoil,” Schwenke said.
Goetz had earned the Meritorious Service Medal and was a three-tiome recipient of the Army Commendation Medal.
Thank you Pastor Parker for your church’s mailing address. We will be much in prayer for Christy and the boys. Dale was a good friend when I was a Maranatha.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100904/church-mourns-loss-of-us-…
A funeral has been set for Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs. According to reports, Goetz will be buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver.
Regarding the previous post, there has been a change in the date and place of the funeral.
The funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m., most likely at Prussman Chapel at Fort Carson.
We hope the changes do not present hardships for anyone. Feel free to contact High Country Baptist Church at (719) 473-2446 if you need more information. We will try to give a definite confirmation of the location of the funeral as soon as we are able.
The funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m., most likely at Prussman Chapel at Fort Carson.
We hope the changes do not present hardships for anyone. Feel free to contact High Country Baptist Church at (719) 473-2446 if you need more information. We will try to give a definite confirmation of the location of the funeral as soon as we are able.
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