Lawmakers in New York have suggested that New York become an official Purple Heart state!
New York has long been a state full of residents who take pride in celebrating the state’s long history surrounding the U.S. military and the men and women who dedicated a portion of their lives to defend our freedoms at home and abroad.
One of those proud residents is hoping that New York lawmakers do what’s right and officially make New York a Purple Heart state, according to WTEN.
New York to Become a Purple Heart State
Peter Bedrossian, the program director at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, located in New Windsor, New York, is hoping that New York lawmakers will sign a new bill that will declare New York a Purple Heart state. Bedrossian believes that it only makes sense due to New York’s strong historical ties to the military medal…