The Purple Heart is awarded to those who have been injured in combat. It’s a symbol of service and sacrifice.
Thursday, family and fellow soldiers at Fort Carson were on hand as Chief Warrant Officer Jared Grindstaff received his Purple Heart. Grindstaff was deployed on a mission in Afghanistan when he was injured.
Grindstaff says while the memories are hard to speak about in public, he is grateful to his wife and their family who keep him grounded and help him stay strong…