Fullerton Observer: Fullerton Marine Corps Veteran Selected as California’s Representative for the 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. Marine Corps Major (Maj) Larry R. Iverson Jr., Ph.D., will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as California’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded. The Purple Heart Patriot Project is a program of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission.

Selected from among hundreds of nominees and deserving candidates for their courage and service, both in combat and in their communities, this annual all-expenses-paid ‘Honor Flight’-style salute will bring together Purple Heart recipients from across conflicts and generations.

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