Yahoo!: Purple Heart Honorees Announced for National Tribute
NEWBURGH, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- They will bear the scars of war for a lifetime, but also have the admiration of all Americans. Dozens of Purple Heart heroes have been chosen to represent their states as honorees for the 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project, the National Purple Heart Honor Mission announced this Veteran's Day. This 'Honor Flight' style, salute to service will bring together Purple Heart heroes from virtually every conflict of the last century to honor their courage and sacrifice. The multi-day Patriot Project Mission will feature visits to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, historic Washington's Headquarters where the Badge of Military Merit originated in 1782, and a private tour of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor – the museum dedicated to paying tribute to our nation's combat wounded. Other special tribute events are also being planned.