WATE: Knoxville veteran encourages others to enroll in Purple Heart Patriot Project ahead of honorary trip
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville Army veteran has been chosen to represent Tennessee’s Purple Heart recipients as part of the 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project. Robert “Buzz” Buswell will take a trip to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor at West Point later this year.
Buswell has faced and overcome many challenges in his life. He uses those life experiences now to help other veterans like himself. Buswell said his decision to join the military was an easy one.