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Recipients of Purple Hearts honored today

August 7, 2009 By WRN Contributor

It’s Purple Heart Day in Wisconsin.

It’s a day to honor men and women who were killed or wounded incombat. The Purple Heart is only awarded for genuine acts of courage,recognizing the veteran’s sacrifice. The medal is different than otherdecorations in that a GI is not “recommended,” but rather “entitled” toit after meeting certain criteria, which now includes those servicemenkilled as a result of friendly fire.

It’s illegal to wear the medal if you haven’t earned it.

The Purple Heart is the oldest award that is still given to membersof the U.S. military. The original Purple Heart, designated as theBadge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington.

By state statute, Purple Heart Day is observed in Wisconsin everyyear on August 7th. People and organizations are urged to display theAmerican flag in recognition of those individuals who have been woundedor killed in action while serving their nation.

NOTE: A ceremony takes place Friday, August 7, 2009 at 11:00 at the Veterans Home at King.

 

AUDIO: Jackie Johnson report (1:00 mp3)

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