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Every year, on August 7th, our nation comes together to pay tribute to the courageous souls adorned with the Purple Heart. Purple Heart Day reminds us of the indestructible spirit of American soldiers who bravely bore the weight of sacrifice for the sake of our country and our freedoms. Their unwavering dedication to defending the very essence of our nation serves as a beacon of inspiration for generations to come. History of the Purple Heart Award The Purple Heart was first created by General G …

Flags.com is proud to announce a new monthly feature on our blog. We want to highlight a different person or organization who is making a difference in the world using the powerful symbols of flags. For the inaugural post, we are highlighting the good that Jeff Parness has been doing. We were in the audience when the National Independent Flag Dealers Association presented the George Washington Award to Parness for his work on the National 9/11 Flag.Jeff Parness was a software venture capitalist …

On August 7th we make it a special point to honor those who have been awarded the Purple Heart. These service men and women were wounded or killed on or after April 5, 1917 in pursuit of our freedom. They have gone above and beyond what normal duty calls for in combat. While they should be honored each and every day, the 7th is a day to take an extra moment to thank them and honor them. We encourage everyone to take a minute of their day to reflect upon what the honorees have done us and …