Honoring Strong Hearts & Purple Hearts

Posted by Firm Staff on Aug 7, 2016 1:06:12 PM
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Merit_Badge_FandHlaw.jpgOn August 7, 1782, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit, better known today as the Purple Heart medal. This badge of honor signified Washington’s respect for and acknowledgment of veterans’ bravery during combat.

 

Today, more than 1.8 million combat-wounded Purple Heart recipients have been honored in the name of the President for their courage, sacrifice, and commitment. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who are wounded or killed while serving our great country and those who displayed courage as prisoners of war.

 

Three Tidbits about the Purple Heart:

 

  1. In order of precedence among personal military awards, the Purple Heart is ranked immediately behind the Bronze Star.
  2. The Purple Heart is the oldest military award that is still awarded by the President.
  3. Military members are not nominated to receive The Purple Heart, rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.

 

Celebrating Purple Hearts

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To honor the many heroic servicemen, we choose to support the Wounded Warrior Project. This military and veterans’ charity service organization empowers injured veterans and their families by offering a variety of programs and services. To date, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has served 88,978 veterans and 18,564 family members.

 

Striving for Strong Hearts

 

Recently, we published tips for a happy heart. While we honor purple hearts, take a moment to make sure you’re taking steps for a strong and happy heart. For more information on heart health and health concerns, consult your physician.

 

Sources include Time and Date and The Official Blog of the U.S. Army.

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