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SNIPPETZ PROUDLY HONORS PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS by Deborah Stumpf

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y order of General George Washington from Newburgh, NY on Aug. 7, 1782, the original Purple Heart, called the Badge of Military Merit, was established. The heart was made of purple cloth outlined in a silver braid and designated to adorn the left breast area of the military uniform. Only three people were awarded the Badge of Military Merit when ďŹ rst established: Sgt. Elijah Churchill, 2nd Continental Dragoons; Sgt. William Brown, 5th; and Sgt. Daniel Bissel, 2nd Connecticut Continental Line Infantry. As of June, 2010, it is estimated that about 1.7 million Purple Hearts have been awarded.

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the War of the Revolution is hereby revived out of respect to his memory and military achievements. By order of the Secretary of War: Douglas MacArthur General, Chief of Staff”

he felt strongly about awarding troops for “unusual gallantry” and “extraordinary fidelity and essential service.” Washington especially wanted to honor enlisted men for their meritorious actions. His Aug. 7, 1782 orders stated:

CRITERIA

Washington’s original version of the Purple Heart was awarded for merit; sustaining a wound in wartime was not a necessary criterion for receiving the award as it is now. Also, the Purple Heart was not awarded posthumously to anyone prior to 1942 when President Franklin Roosevelt signed the executive order that released the Heart to any military member killed on or after Dec. 7, 1942. The executive order also allowed the Navy to award the Purple Heart to Marines, Coast Guard and Sailors, which before then was only awarded to members of the U.S. Army or Army Air Corps. In the same year, the Legion of Merit award was created, giving an award solely on the basis of meritorious service. The Purple Heart became an award given only for sustaining a wound, dying during combat or after receiving a combat wound.

“... The General ever desirous to cherish virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of Military merit directs whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings, over his left breast, the figure of a heart in purple cloth or silk edged with narrow lace or binding.” According to his order, the names of all recipients were to be kept in what’s called a “Book of Merit.” No such book has ever been found.

FAST FORWARD TO THE 20TH CENTURY

Although the Badge of Military Merit never went away, it was not used again until 1932 when it was resurrected in honor of George Washington and in celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Today, the Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces serving in any capacity who meets the above criteria.

General Order No. 3 states: “...By order of the President of the United States, the Purple Heart, established by General George Washington at Newburgh, August 7, 1782, during

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART – THE ORGANIZATION

Along with the reestablishment of the Purple Heart in 1932 came the organization called Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH). Chartered by an Act of Congress in 1958, the organization is composed entirely of combat wounded military recipients of the Purple Heart medal. The only veteran’s organization made up solely of

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The MOPH receives most of its funding through grants and its own fundraising activities that include operating thrift stores and a vehicle donation program. If you’ve ever seen the little viola flower from time to time used for fundraising, that is the official flower of the organization and is assembled by disabled and/or needy vets. MOPH programs vary, but mainly center around assisting wounded veterans obtain VA benefits and may involve legal aid. They also provide clothing and personal items to vets in need and maintain a presence on Capitol Hill in order to voice its opinion as to legislation concerning veterans. They award scholarships to Purple Heart recipients, their spouses, children and grandchildren. MOPH volunteers also go out into the community, especially classrooms to speak to citizens and raise awareness about the veteran experience. The organization has a Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Military Order comprised of wives, mothers, daughters and stepdaughters of Purple Heart recipients. This arm of the MOPH has a significant presence in VA hospitals around the country.

SOME CIVILIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS

For 55 years during the period from 1942 to 1997, about 100 civilians received the Purple Heart – those who were injured during war time, such as Red Cross workers, war correspondents and government/ civil service employees. During the terrorist attacks on the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia in 1996, 40 civil service employees were injured and subsequently received Purple Hearts. Ernie Pyle, a newspaper

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www.shelterinsurance.com/michaelahlers Purple Heart Recipients... Continued from Page 2 reporter, posthumously received a Purple Heart from the U.S. Army because he had been killed by the Japanese in 1945. In 1997, Congress passed legislation prohibiting awarding the Purple Heart to civilians, restricting it to members of the armed forces only. The Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom was established on Sept. 27, 2001 after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This medal is now awarded to a civilian Department of Defense employee who sustains an injury or death as a result of hostile action, i.e., war activity or terrorist attack.

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In alphabetical order: • James Arness, actor • Rocky Bleier, football player • Charles Bronson, actor • Wesley Clark, US Army General • Charles Durning, actor • James Garner, actor • Charles Franklin Hildebrand, journalist and publisher • James Jones, writer • John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States • John Kerry, Massachusetts Senator and 2004 Democratic nominee for the Presidency of the United States • Lex, honorary, USMC military working dog • Lee Marvin, actor • John McCain, Arizona Senator and 2008 Republican nominee for the Presidency of the United States • Colin Powell, General, former US Secretary of State. • Charles P. Roland, American historian Rod Serling, the host, creator and writer of the 1959 CBS television series “The Twilight Zone” • Warren Spahn, baseball player • Oliver Stone, director • Sergeant Stubby, WWI war dog (Original

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Wound stripe, changed to Purple Heart in 1932) • Chuck Yeager, Brigadier General, pilot

1.7 MILLION AND COUNTING

Since the last count in July of 2010, about 1.7 million Purple Hearts have been bestowed, according to the Department of Defense. WWI: 250,000 WWII: 964,409 Korea: 136,936 Vietnam: 200,676 Persian Gulf: 590 Afghanistan: 7,903 Iraq: 35,367

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The most recorded Purple Hearts granted to one person is eight, held by seven men: • Robert T. Frederick, WWII • William L. Russell, WWII • William Waugh, Vietnam War • Robert L. Howard, Vietnam War • Albert R. Ireland, WWII (5) and Korean War (3) • David H. Hackworth, Korean and Vietnam Wars combined • Richard J. Buck, four each in the Korean War and Vietnam War

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New DVD Releases for Week of August 13, 2012 PICKS OF THE WEEK

“Hunger Games” (PG-13) -- For those new to this, Hunger Gaming involves putting children into an arena full of weapons and traps, then making them fight to the death. It’s the dystopian future, you see, and the ruling district demands that each of the outlying districts give up one boy and one girl to the Hunger Games. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) is a 16-year-old girl who happens to be an expert archer thanks to her hunting experience.

For an action-centric adaptation, it fumbles with the action but does a good job with the chemistry between Katniss and Peeta, her tribute. It’s an odd kind of tension between two teenagers who realize that only one of them can survive, and it works. “The Raid” (R) -- Their cover blown, a handful of police are trapped in a slum high rise teeming with thugs, goons and lowlifes readying themselves for war. It’s up to a rookie on the SWAT team to use every ounce of strength to rescue his comrades and complete the mission. This Indonesian import is a towering inferno of action. If Karate and Kung Fu no longer do it for you, Indonesia has its own traditional martial art. It’s called Pencak Silat, and it looks awesome on a movie screen. “Tonight You’re Mine” (R) -- This romantic comedy is horribly contrived at the start, but becomes charming over time. A scuffle backstage at Scotland’s biggest mu-

sic festival ends with two preening rockers handcuffed together. Wouldn’t ya know it, they start out hating the situation, and end up falling in love. If you can handle the silly plot mechanism -- and all of the dirty music festival people -- you have a chance at enjoying this movie.

caine-addicted young lady (Blake Lively.) From there, Luli just keeps running into the same people and in worsening circumstances. We don’t get any true glimpse into her character or anything meaningful. Just oodles of creepiness.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You have lots of inner strength in reserve. Use some of it to resist intimidation from those who might try to impose on your good nature for their own reasons.

1. A human being and a horse 2. Wiki 3. Wood 4. Prince Aly Khan 5. St. Brendan 6. Sustained 7. Mayor Joe Quimby 8. Robert Jarvik 9. Norman Mailer 10. Leonardo da Vinci

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Relationships continue to thrive, but watch for any telltale signs of potential problems. Take needed action now to set things straight before they become troublesome later.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Tommy John in 1978-79. 2. True. He had 189 victories in 13 A.L. seasons and 135 in 14 N.L. seasons. 3. It was 1967, under coach Murray Warmath. 4. Four seasons.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your powers of persuasion, backed up, of course, by your considerable expertise, help you establish your case even to the most dubious decisionmakers in your workplace. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might still be a bit reluctant to face up to some less-thanpleasant realities. But the sooner you accept the facts, the sooner you can set about making some needed changes.

5. Rosaire Paiement, in 1968. 6. It was 1976 (Dave Marcis). 7. Roger Federer has won the event six times.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Bob Dylan, in 1963. The song was about the arms buildup during the Cold War. For its February 1963 issue, Broadside magazine printed the song’s lyrics and music on the cover. 2. Styx, in 1981. Two years later, the band’s “Mr. Roboto” went to No. 3. The song’s chorus line starts with Japanese lyrics. 3. Graham Central Station. They’re still playing after all these years and recently opened for Prince. 4. All were surf groups, getting their start in the 1960s. 5. The Sony Walkman. The introduction of the first personal stereo cassette player sparked a revolution in personal electronics. 6. Carlos Santana. The single by the same name was written in 1957 by Chuck Berry of “Maybellene” fame.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Expect to make adjustments, even when things seem locked up and ready to go. But cheer up: At least one change could lead to something you’ve been hoping for. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The success of a recent project should do a lot to boost your self-confidence. You might want to start now to check out ways to make that long-deferred bigger and bolder move. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Ease up on the pressure you might be putting on the new person in your life. It takes time for a budding relationship to blossom. Show more patience and understanding.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The good news is that your on-the-job status is improving. The one cautionary note, however, involves a personal situation you might have been ignoring for too long. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Congratulations. Once again, your sharp Sagittarian “horse sense” helps you work through a complicated situation that would leave most people confused. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Plan on indulging yourself in some wellearned good times through much of the week. Then be prepared to face some thought-provoking issues by the 18th. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Positive factors continue to dominate following a recent change in both your professional and personal lives. Expect to make contact with someone from your past. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Workplace stability allows you to continue making progress on your projects. But don’t ignore your personal life. Spend more quality time with those special folks. BORN THIS WEEK: You have the gift for making people feel special. Maybe because you know how special you are.

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Match.com started in 1995. It offers the most matches and best search tools. Search by age, location, etc. or put in a keyword custom search. It is easy to navigate and provides you with all the tools you need to find a date through a website. Subscription prices are comparable to other dating websites. Chemistry.com is a sister site of match.com but works completely differently. It uses a patented Personality Profile (as featured on 20/20 and Good Morning America) to create matches for customers based on the results of their questionnaire. Registration takes longer than on most dating websites, but the Personality Profile gives interesting feedback. Costs are slightly higher than most others. Date.com is free to join for adults looking for relationships. It started in 1997 and is another sister site to match.com. The majority of users on the site are college educated professionals in large cities or near the suburbs. The site is welcoming and easy to use. eHarmony.com is for people seeking committed, serious relationships. You are not able to search for matches on this site. Matches are based on personality test, a detailed questionnaire that you initially fill out, and the patented Compatibility Matching System. They then manage controlled contact until both customers are ready to contact each other. The focus is on long term relationships.

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