"Renunciation" is the dramatic story of a man who was awarded and then renounced the Medal of Honor. This book will take you on a journey with a Catholic priest who first found the war in Vietnam to meet the "just war" criteria of his church to a man who left the priesthood and came to renounce all war. You will read about the terrible events -- from U.S. policy in Central America to his protest and jail time at the School of the Americas -- that inspired a man to challenge all of his former beliefs about war and peace."--Back cover

Citation -- Tributes -- Chronology -- In gratitude -- Foreword by Dr. Joseph J. Fahey -- Introduction -- Union of opposites -- Hawaii & World War II -- Virginia & Florida -- Running away -- Returning home -- Seminary -- Training -- Major seminary -- Ordination & mission -- A needed break -- Joining the military -- Vietnam -- Under hostile fire -- Medal of Honor & home -- Manhattan College -- Back in Vietnam -- Sharon & Vietnam again -- Save the dogs -- Back in the USA -- Drug rehab work -- Reentry struggles -- Pines Island & Judy Balch -- El Salvador -- Nicaragua -- Renunciation -- Veterans fast for life -- A new beginning -- School of the Americas -- Allenwood Work Camp -- Back to Fort Benning -- Lompoc Federal Prison -- Witness in Iraq -- Parting thoughts -- Appendixes -- Index.