Each year on August 7, our nation recognizes the men and women who are known as our Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart, one of the oldest military decorations, is presented to service members who were injured or killed in service to our country.
Why is that important? There are an estimated 1.8 million Purple Heart recipients. Some of those who were wounded are living, working and volunteering in our communities today. Families of those lost remember their loved ones every day.
Whether you’re a Purple Heart Recipient, volunteering with a local Purple Heart organization nearby, or pausing for a moment of silence, be sure to take some time on Aug. 7 to remember and honor our nation’s 1.8 million purple heart recipients.
Lest we forget.
