Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: North Pole Army Veteran will represent Alaska at 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project

A local Purple Heart recipient has been chosen to be one of the nation’s 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) John Knott will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Alaska’s representative at the 2026 multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.