Washington, Aug. 7 -- Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued the following press release:
PENSACOLA, FL- Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) joined local leaders, veterans, and veterans organizations at Veterans Memorial Park in Pensacola, Florida to honor the brave men and women who earned the Purple Heart and recognize their extraordinary service to our nation. National Purple Heart Day is a solemn reminder of the heroes who put our country before themselves and defended the freedoms we cherish.
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"Those who earned the Purple Heart made sacrifices most of us will never fully understand," said Congressman Patronis. "Here in Northwest Florida, we are surrounded by ...