Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed a bill honoring Father Emil Kapaun, a military chaplain from Pilsen who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for ministering to soldiers on the battlefield and in a prison death camp during the Korean War.
Kelly signed the bill directing the Capitol Preservation Committee to approve plans to place a permanent memorial honoring Kapaun on the grounds of the state Capitol.
"Father Emil Kapaun was known for his selfless, dedicated service and providing care . . .
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