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February 14, 2012 - 4:59 PM

"The Miracle of Hope" Two years ago, Father Tim Vakoc became the first -- and only -- military chaplain gravely wounded in the war in Iraq. He returned home to Minnesota with little hope. But he found a way to continue his ministry from his bedside. With the devoted help of family, friends and volunteers, Father Tim's personality slowly emerged and after years of silence, he finally began to speak.

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