that kerry put himself in for, and received one, makes me wanna puke!
Posted on 08/07/2018 9:12:20 PM PDT by ransomnote
On this day in 1782, General George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit. This decoration, consisting of a simple, heart-shaped purple cloth, recognized soldiers who went above and beyond the call of duty in service to our new Nation.
Since the Revolutionary War, the Badge of Military Merit has evolved into one of the most sacred, distinguished, and recognizable military medals—the Purple Heart. This award symbolizes the timeless and noble values of patriotism, honor, and courage, which are hallmarks of our Armed Forces. In every generation, the Purple Heart has been awarded to American service members in recognition of their devotion to duty and sacrifice on the battlefield. Some recipients have lost their lives in the defense of our great Nation, while others have suffered life-changing injuries while safeguarding our liberty. All have displayed uncommon courage as they distinguished themselves in combat, and they remain a revered class of American patriots to whom we owe our everlasting respect and gratitude.
Today, on the 236th anniversary of the Purple Heart, we honor the members of our Armed Forces for serving as the vanguard of American democracy and freedom around the world. Their devotion to duty and love for this country ensure each new generation may enjoy the blessings of liberty, peace, and prosperity. We also continue to pledge our boundless gratitude and support for our strong and resilient military families. They endure tremendous sacrifices, bear the greatest burdens of every loss, and instill in each of us enduring love and respect.
Melania joins me in thanking all those who have served and who continue to serve our Nation in uniform, and we send our best wishes to those marking this day through special ceremonies and events.
Thank You for Posting this.
I’ll venture to say that We have some FReepers that were awarded The Purle Heart.
I will add that They probably keep it to Themselves out of modesty.
I Thank and Congratulate You.
I do think we must have Purple Hearts among us. And long afterwards, there are here among us, sharing their knowledge and still “on duty” looking out for the preservation of the country they once served.
Thank you Mr. President.
I am a recipient.
Congratulations, I Pray that the cost was not too high for anyone and I Thank You for Your Service to Our Country and My Family.
This is an Honor to know this for Us, if that makes sense.
Would You be interested in telling Your story ?
Again Thank You!
See below
We have our first Recipient.
PING!!!
that kerry put himself in for, and received one, makes me wanna puke!
Yeah those duck bunting accidents are a real b!tch.
Thank you very much Ma. I was slightly wounded by shrapnel in Vietnam in early 1971 while a member of a five man Long Range Reconnaisance Patrol. We were tactically engaged and were being supported by an AH1G (Cobra) helicopter. A targeting mistake was made by the pilot and several rockets from the Cobra exploded directly over our position wounding four and killing the fifth team member.
You are Quite Welcome.
Wow, that sucks. Sorry for the loss of Y’All’s Team Member. I guess it could have been way worse for You and the Others. I’m glad You made it Home.
IIRC the rockets were unguided then so I guess it could have been way worse.
‘71- I was just 10 at the time so the only info I had was the TV snewz and none of it really made sense to Me at the time.
Thank You for Your Service and sharing Your story with Us.
Take Care and Stay Safe.
PING
I’m glad posted.Thank you so much for your service. I am so glad you made it through and are here with us.
rockets from the Cobra exploded directly over our position wounding four and killing the fifth team member.
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I am sorry you and your team went through that. Have you found peace with that event? Please ignore my question if it is too personal. I just WANT you to have peace and all that life brings after the worse events are over, and the most difficult parts of healing are over.
damn... did they hit the overhead canopy or were they nails?
Overhead. High Explosive.
glad you made it, prayers for #5
My father was in France 1944, dragging his wounded Lt through a trench. He looked up and was shot across the bridge of the nose. My sister has his purple heart. He died 8 years ago. After the war they sent him $9 month for being injured. I don’t think there was any permanent damage. ,In fact after a visit to a filed medical unit he went back t his platoon. When he died in 2009, he was getting $19.
FILED = FIELD
An inch farther into his face and history might have been very different for him. In those moments he’s shot and wondering how bad it might be, blood from his face - what that must have been like. I am sorry for your loss, and grateful for his service. May he rest in peace. :)
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