A local Purple Heart recipient has been chosen to be one of the nation’s 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Sabinish will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Minnesota’s representative at the multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded, according to a press release.
Read MoreSabinish enlisted in the Army in September 2003 and served for the next eight years, taking part in Operation Iraqi Freedom. A past Rochester, Minnesota, Chapter Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and former State Commander for the Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart, he has long been recognized for his dedication to serving his fellow combat-wounded veterans.
Read MoreHe was ambushed multiple times, shot at least twice, still has bullet fragments in his leg, but doesn’t consider himself heroic. Still, a South St. Paul, two-time Purple Heart, veteran is receiving national honors this week.
Read MoreU.S. Army Specialist 4th Class Glenn Boche will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Minnesota’s representative at a multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded.
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