Military Family Magazine: Purple Heart Day - An opportunity to raise awareness of wounded veterans

The NPHHM was founded in 1997 as part of an effort spearheaded by Lt. Col. William J. Larkin Jr., a retired Army officer, World War II and Korean War veteran and New York State senator. Larkin and three others lobbied and raised funds to build what is now the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, a museum to honor Purple Heart recipients.

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Press Release: Local Purple Heart Recipient Armando Martinez IV to be Honored with Trip to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, West Point

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) Armando Martinez IV will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Alaska’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.

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Press Release: Purple Heart Recipients Selected for National Honor

They represent the very best of our nation, having put their lives on the line for America and the freedoms we all cherish. Now, they’re getting the trip of the lifetime to say “thank you.” Purple Heart heroes representing states across our nation have been selected for the 2023 Purple Heart Patriot Project, the National Purple Heart Honor Mission announced today.

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Press Release: Hudson Valley Musicians Reunion Concert to Benefit America's Purple Heart Heroes

On Saturday, August 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. legendary Hudson Valley musical groups will reunite for an exclusive one-day performance at the Silk Factory, 299 Washington Street in Newburgh. Those set to perform include: Jerry Ebert, The Bush Brothers, Craig Ellis, Lenny Frank & the Rhythm Rockers, The Go, Doctor Magkneetoe Medicine Show. Proceeds from the concert will go to the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, which works to salute America’s combat wounded and those killed in action in service to our nation.   

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PRESS RELEASE - Holiday Shopping Alert: Final Chance to Buy Limited Edition Coins Honoring Purple Heart Heroes from the U.S. Mint

This holiday season will mark the last time Americans will be able to purchase the nation’s first and only official commemorative coins honoring our Purple Heart recipients. The coins, minted only in 2022 have proven to be incredibly popular with Purple Heart recipients, coin collectors, veterans and the general public.

Sales from the U.S. Mint will terminate on December 28, and the U.S. Mint is offering FREE and reduced shipping for the holidays (conditions apply). Those who order by December 15 will receive their coins by Christmas.

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