Image credit: Pexels Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-soldier-supporting-his-team-mate-7468212/Veterans have provided a great service to our country and it often comes with significant personal sacrifice. Whether they have been home for several years or just returned from deployment, conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder... Continue Reading →
The Purple Heart Foundation prides itself in recognizing military service members throughout the years. The United States military, law enforcement and first responders are an essential part of this country as they give their lives for our freedom and our... Continue Reading →
This weekend we recognized Mesothelioma Awareness Day's 17th anniversary. Check out this blog and help us spread the word about this form of cancer affecting so many veterans today.
The spirit of giving brings us together, whether it’s giving Christmas presents under the tree or giving back in your community. In an effort to spread holiday cheer, Purple Heart Foundation staff volunteered on Saturday, December 21, 2019 to serve... Continue Reading →
The Purple Heart Foundation connects with Purple Heart recipients to share their unforgettable stories of valor. Here on the Purple Heart Foundation blog, you will read about the personal experiences of some of our heroes. These veterans have proudly served... Continue Reading →
EDWARD A. CARTER JR. (1916–1963) As Black History Month comes to an end, the Purple Heart Foundation honors the exemplary heroism, unmatched determination and commendable bravery of a young African American soldier. His actions were profound for a soldier of... Continue Reading →
My name is Justin Lane, aka JP Lane. Many people have their own reasoning for joining the military, mine is probably similar to most my age, in 2001, watching the twin towers fall. I was reminded of that feeling when... Continue Reading →
We all wonder where life will take us, he never wondered, he knew. John Harrison, a sophomore student at North Carolina University, wanted to fly helicopters but the only way he was able to, was by joining the Army. Not... Continue Reading →