Purple Heart Dinner

Last night we attended our 3rd Purple Heart Dinner held by the town of Wake Forest for veterans
who in combat have received a Purple Heart.
It is a great honor for these veterans to be recognized for what they have done and what they have been through.
The dinner was blessed to still have WW11 veterans to be able to share in this tribute. From WW11,
Korean, Vietnam and Iraq.Forty three names listed on the program sadly a few didnot make it back home and were represented by family members.The dinner and the recognition of these veterans is held with much dignity and respect.
The guest speaker this year was Col Danny R McKnight USA retired. He was involved with the
famous Black Hawk Down incident.
My husband is a Vietnam veteran and these men and women didnot receive the welcome they so deserved. Our country and its people have realized that and are now doing whatever they can do
to thank them for their service to our country. No matter how we feel about a situation our military
are called to fight in we must always take care of them and support them
My heart was touched by the two veterans from the Iraq war such devastating TBI. I cried for the young men and for the families. Such a sacrifice they have made for our country.
I give my thanks to the men and women who started this dinner and the town of Wake Forest
and all involved for making this tribute possible for our veterans.
Until Next Time
Linda

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