On Thursday, August 7, Wichita will host an event to honor recipients of the Purple Heart.
The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the US armed forces who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy, as well as the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action.
Next Thursday morning, at 11:00 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park will host an event to honor and commemorate recipients of the Purple Heart Medal. The ceremony will be held at the Park's Purple Heart Memorial.
The organization now known as the “Military Order of the Purple Heart,” was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received the decoration.
Composed exclusively of Purple Heart recipients, it is the only veterans service organization comprised strictly of “combat” veterans.
The short event will include The Pledge of Allegiance, a bugler playing the National Anthem, Chaplain’s Invocation and brief remarks from a Guest Speaker.
Following a three-volley rifle salute by American Legion Post 4, the bugler will sound Taps to conclude the ceremony.
The event is open to the public. Organizers say guests who wish to be seated should bring their own lawn chairs.