National Purple Heart Day

[Lv2hnt]

As the saying goes ... "Freedom isn't free."

George Washington is credited with creating the Badge of Merit on August 7, 1782, with only a handful of soldiers so honored for "singularly meritorious action" during the American Revolutionary War. The designer of the original award remains uncertain.

Today the United States honors the almost 2 million American service men and women whose love of country led them to be wounded or killed.

We might spend a little time today in reflection honoring those individuals.

You may read up on the award's history here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_Heart

 

[Zach]

Thank you @JohnCushman for your service, it doesn't go unnoticed. Please pass on my gratitude to your fellow vets families who served with you and never made it home.

 

[brushcreek]

Both of my grandfathers received the Purple Heart for injuries received in WW2. One fought in North Africa / Italy and the other in Western Europe. Both suffered fairly significant injuries and were never the same mentally or physically after the war.
Though long gone now, these men are my heroes and I am very thankful for their service and sacrifice.

 

[hank4elk]

Several in my family have received them thru the years.

 

[mtmuley]

Several in my family have received them thru the years.

Mine too. mtmuley

 

[MarvB]

Ditto, my dad 2x while fighting in Italy.

 

[Sytes]

Heart solid appreciation for all who've passed and all present.
Uncle John and many, many Americans.

 

[JohnCushman]

Thank you. It is a privelege to have one and still be alive. My life will never be the same because of why I got it, but I am better off than some of my brothers and sisters who got one. I threw my Bronze Star away.