John Steer
John Steer
Wounded Soldier...American Hero
John Steer, a paratrooper with the 173rd Airborne Infantry during the Vietnam War, personally experienced two of the worst battles of the Vietnam War; The Slope in June, 1967 and Hill 875 in November, 1967.
It was on Hill 875 that John lost his right arm and his leg was severely wounded. After lying wounded for two days under dead bodies, praying that he wouldn’t die and that the enemy wouldn’t find him, he was finally rescued and flown to a hospital where four surgeons operated for five hours to save his life.
After almost two years spent in hospitals, John met and married his wife, Donna. For the next five years he faced readjustment to civil life common to Vietnam Veterans, including alcohol and drug abuse, nightmares, fears, anxieties, guilt, and anger. He felt he had to show everybody he was ok since his right arm had been replaced by a hook.
After finally reaching the end of the road, he cried out to God and was saved. Since 1980, John has traveled throughout the United States and 27 countries preaching the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ.
John has severed as National Chaplain for several Veterans Organizations. Currently he is National Chaplain for VietNow. He is Director of Living Word Christian Ministries. John and his wife of 34 years were awarded the 682nd Presidential Point of Light by President Bush for their work with veterans. John has a special burden to reach the American Veteran for Christ.
John is an ordained minister and Certified Addiction Specialist. Over the years, John has ministered in five war zones throughout the world, including 17 days ministering to literally hundred of victims and family members in New York City immediately after the September 11, 2001 violent attack on our country. John worked through Christian Disaster Response and The American Red Cross.
John is an accomplished singer, song writer, recording artist, speaker and author. He has received 3 awards from the North American Country Music Association.
Awards Received throughout life time:
• Two Purple Hearts
• The Bronze Star
• Silver Star
• Patriotic Song of the Year 1999- “When I See Old Glory”
• Male Vocalist of the Year 1999 - Traditional Gospel/Adult Division
• Most Promising Male Entertainer of the Year-Traditional Gospel/Adult Division
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