Purple Heart Day Ceremony
Date: Tuesday August 07, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This ceremony will feature keynote speakers Lt. Col. John Haas, Florida Army National Guard; and Lee Brown, State of Florida Military Order of the Purple Heart and senior vice-commander. During the ceremony, family members of those who have recently received Purple Hearts will also be honored. Following the event, all attendees are invited to go for a walk on the ceremonial Purple Heart Trail. This quarter-mile walk, decorated by Navy wives, will begin at the Veterans Memorial Wall and end at the Veterans Memorial Arena. All those who have been awarded the Purple Heart are especially encouraged to attend and be recognized. Parking is free at the wall and restrooms will be available at the Veterans Memorial Arena.