President Trump Honors Purple Heart Recipients

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. Joined 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 between 67 and 68. I got my Purple Heart in March of 68 wounded on the 25th February 1991 in the Abagon oil field, Operation Desert Storm.

I have earned two Purple Hearts in my career.

Was recipient of the Purple Heart owner about actually December 14, 1970. It was not a good day for me or a lot of other folks that day.

I'm the sister of Captain Lance Peter Sijon, 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 Khobar Towers.

I was wounded on 30 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. I'll now sign the proclamation officially declaring this as National Purple Heart Day. Very special day. Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you. Thank you.