Every Purple Heart tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and purpose. It speaks of a price paid for the soldier beside you, the country behind you, and the generations of Americans yet to come…
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Every Purple Heart tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and purpose. It speaks of a price paid for the soldier beside you, the country behind you, and the generations of Americans yet to come. Going to the Army at 18, you know, left, ended up in Iraq where I lost my leg. My name is Gerald Enter. I have three Purple Hearts. I served with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam in between '67 and '68. I got my Purple Heart in March of '68. Wounded on the 25th of February, 1991 in the Albogonoa field, Operation Desert Storm. I have earned two Purple Hearts in my career. Was recipient of the Purple Heart on or about, actually December the 14th, 1970. It was not a good day for me or a lot of other folks that day. I'm the sister of Captain Lance Peterson, who was a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Vietnam War. I was wounded 29 years ago in Saudi Arabia at the bombing of Cobar Towers. I was wounded on the 30th of May, 2004 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Almost 2 million people have earned this award and over 430,000 gave their lives. And I so appreciate what the President is doing. Those who wear this medal ran into bullets, faced ferocious bombs, and shed their blood on the field of battle. We will never forget what they did. We will always use them as an example of bravery and courage and strength. Now signed the proclamation officially declaring this as National Purple Heart Day. Very special day. Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you. Thank you.
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Every Purple Heart tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and purpose. It speaks of a price paid for the soldier beside you, the country behind you, and the generations of Americans yet to come…
Video transcript 1:54
Every Purple Heart tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and purpose. It speaks of a price paid for the soldier beside you, the country behind you, and the generations of Americans yet to come. Going to the Army at 18, you know, left, ended up in Iraq where I lost my leg. My name is Gerald Enter. I have three Purple Hearts. I served with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam in between '67 and '68. I got my Purple Heart in March of '68. Wounded on the 25th of February, 1991 in the Albogonoa field, Operation Desert Storm. I have earned two Purple Hearts in my career. Was recipient of the Purple Heart on or about, actually December the 14th, 1970. It was not a good day for me or a lot of other folks that day. I'm the sister of Captain Lance Peterson, who was a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Vietnam War. I was wounded 29 years ago in Saudi Arabia at the bombing of Cobar Towers. I was wounded on the 30th of May, 2004 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Almost 2 million people have earned this award and over 430,000 gave their lives. And I so appreciate what the President is doing. Those who wear this medal ran into bullets, faced ferocious bombs, and shed their blood on the field of battle. We will never forget what they did. We will always use them as an example of bravery and courage and strength. Now signed the proclamation officially declaring this as National Purple Heart Day. Very special day. Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you. Thank you.
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