On Thursday, August 7, Wichita will host an event to honor recipients of the Purple Heart.
The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the US armed forces who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy, as well as the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action.
Next Thursday morning, at 11:00 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park will host an event to honor and commemorate recipients of the Purple Heart Medal. The ceremony will be held at the Park’s Purple Heart Memorial…