National Purple Heart Month

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Purple Heart Month, a dedicated time to express our gratitude to the brave men and women who have sacrificed blood, body, and mind.

This month serves as a reminder that our freedom is thanks to those who served and those who died in uniform.

Earlier this month, on August 7, which is Purple Heart Day, I attended a memorial in Union County to recognize our wounded warriors who have received the Purple Heart.

The Purple Heart, inscribed with the phrase ``For Military Merit'' represents the courage of these servicemembers and is a direct reflection of the bravery of an estimated 1.8 million men and women who have received this distinction.

As a proud Army dad of a former soldier who has a Purple Heart, I know the sacrifices our military members and their families make to protect our flag. This is why I am proud to support the Purple Heart Foundation, an incredible organization that puts our veterans first.

Mr. Speaker, I thank our Nation's veterans for the commitment to country. God bless our veterans, and God bless the United States.

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