National Purple Heart Day is August 7th

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Purple Heart Day is observed annually on August 7th. This is a time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. Purple Heart Day is also known as National Purple Heart Day, Purple Heart Recognition Day and Purple Heart Appreciation Day.

This year Purple Heart Day will be observed on Monday, August 7, 2023 nationwide.

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PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER MEETINGS 3rd Saturday at 110 a.m., at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. For more info call Steve Oien at (707) 592-4598.

VETERAN SUICIDE HOTLINE If you know someone is actively considering suicide, call the veterans' suicide hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255. It's a service rendered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org

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The holiday was first observed in 2014, and is considered an unofficial observance.

States, Counties, and Cities pause in recognition of the service and sacrifice of their local sons and daughters.

The public is encouraged to visit the Lubbock of the South Plains Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) Monument of Courage located at the South end of Huneke Park, 4001 82nd St.

To learn more about the criteria for receiving a Purple Heart, visit militarybenefits.info/purple-heartday

Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos SUICIDE & CRISIS LINE 9-8-8

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 806-472-3420

Lubbock Vet Center 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387

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