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The Providence Journal: Hero wounded in Vietnam grenade attack honored by Purple Heart Patriot Project

A local Purple Heart recipient has been chosen as one of the nation’s 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Albert Guarnieri Jr. will represent his fellow Purple Heart recipients as Rhode Island’s representative at the multiday tribute to the courage and sacrifice of America’s combat wounded. 

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Press Release: Local Purple Heart Recipient Keith Wittnebel to be Honored During National Tribute Event

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) Keith Wittnebel will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Oregon’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. 

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The Daily News: Capers tapped for Purple Heart Patriot Project

Jacksonville resident and decorated veteran retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. has been chosen as one of the 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. The Purple Heart Patriot Project is a program of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission, and Capers will represent his fellow Purple Heart heroes as the national representative at a multi-day tribute in 2026.

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