KTIV (NBC 4): Sioux City Purple Heart recipient to be honored during national event
By KTIV Staff
Published: Sep. 12, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - A Sioux City native will represent the state of Iowa as a Purple Heart recipient and one of the nation’s 2023 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees.
According to the National Purple Heart Mission, U.S. Army Sergeant Patrick Burgess will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Iowa’s representative at a multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded. The all-expenses-paid trip includes visits to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, historic Washington’s Headquarters, a special tour of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and other unique tributes.