HONOLULU (KHON2) — An official ceremony that took place on Friday, Aug. 8, unveiled new signs honoring Purple Heart recipients across the island.
Mayor Blangiardi signs bill declaring Honolulu a ‘Purple Heart City’
Hosted by Mayor Rick Blangiardi, signs were installed around eight locations around Oahu, including Honolulu Hale, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, the Arizona Memorial and in the vicinity of several military installations.
“The men and women who have earned Purple Heart medals deserve our absolute highest praise and eternal gratitude. They put their bodies and their lives on the line to defend this country, to uphold freedom and to protect all of us; and that should never be forgotten,” said Blangiardi. “We are so proud to be able to take this opportunity to install these beautiful signs, which are a meaningful reflection of the City and County of Honolulu’s unwavering resolve to eternally honor the brave men and women who are true heroes.”
In 2024, Blangiardi signed Bill 7 into law, which designated Honolulu as a “Purple Heart City”…