Photos: Purple Heart Recognition Day in Jacksonville
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Honoring brave men and women “The heroes we are recognizing and remembering this evening are those who put their duty above all else,” Mayor Donna Deegan said at Wednesday's event. (City of Jacksonville)
In honor of... The annual Purple Heart Observance on Wednesday was held at the Veteran's Memorial Wall. (City of Jacksonville)
Annual Purple Heart Observance event The annual Purple Heart Observance event held in Jacksonville on Wed., Aug. 7, 2024. (City of Jacksonville)
Mayor Deegan in attendance “They sacrificed everything, putting themselves in harm’s way, to protect and serve our great nation. I’m grateful, our entire city is grateful, for their courage,” Mayor Donna Deegan said at Wednesday's event. (City of Jacksonville)
Purple Heart Trail Wednesday honored the brave men and women injured or killed while defending our nation. (City of Jacksonville)
Coming together The Military Affairs & Veterans Department and several members of City Council were in attendance at the annual Purple Heart Observance event. (City of Jacksonville)
In honor of... The annual Purple Heart Observance on Wednesday honored those brave men and women wounded or killed defending our nation. (City of Jacksonville)
Official Purple Heart City After the ceremony, our Military Affairs & Veterans Department and several members of City Council, unveiled three street signs along the Purple Heart Trail recognizing us as an official Purple Heart City. (City of Jacksonville)
