They have travelled thousands of miles just to get home to their parents. They are endowed with remarkable intelligence and provide unconditional love.įrom antiquity to the present day, the “human’s best friend” has witnessed some of the most important events in history and has offered relentless protection to many people throughout it. 724 448-5728, call or e-mail Andy Burch with any questions that you may have and if your city is participating in this special celebration.Dogs are a fabulous friend to have. If your Detachment is interested in providing a Color Guard, the point of contact for the Marine Corps League is Andy Burch, DVC # 10, Dept. will light up 1st in the country followed by the world trade building in NYC with the rest as twilight comes. The key is to all members of the color guard to be in the same uniform. Given that this will take place on 11 November 2022, the uniform will be dress blue trousers, white aviator style shirt (Long Sleeved preferred, short sleeve optional), red covers, the red satin MCL jacket or local equivalent (for inclement weather - sold in Ship’s Store.) Must wear white gloves and white duty belt. Pittsburgh, PA Kansas City, KS Houston, TX Philadelphia, PA NYC, NY Jacksonville, FL Denver, CO Tucson, AZ Simi Valley, CA Portland, OR and Dubuque, Iowa. The following cities have buildings that will be participating in the NFF light to unite purple heart light up: The goal is to bring much needed attention to the Military Order of the Purple Heart (the only Congressionally Chartered Purple Heart Organization in the United States ), and the many deserving Purple Heart Medal recipients who find themselves in need on multiple levels. Additionally, we will be publicizing this endeavor and will be asking all Americans to make a special effort to fly US Flags on November 11th. The plan is to have as many cities as possible across America light either purple or red-white-blue the evening of November 11th ( Veterans Day ) 2022. But also request a MCL Color Guard at cities across the country as cities get on board. We are asking that a Marine Corps League Color Guard perform at One World Trade Center. The One World Trade Center in New York City has agreed to light his spectacular tower purple the evening of November 11th as part of the nationwide initiative to celebrate the 240th Anniversary of the Purple Heart Award.
The National Flag Foundation and the Military Order of the Purple Heart along with the Marine Corps League, have partnered for the national “ Light To Unite” this November 11th. This support will include providing color guards in various cities. The Marine Corps League supports and encourages its Detachments to participate as available in the 240th anniversary observances. In coordination with the National Flag Foundation, on November 11th, 2022, the 240th anniversary of the establishment of the Purple Heart will be observed in cities across the United States. Senators in support of the Purple Heart Recipients Act of 2022 (H.R. Members of the Marine Corps League are encouraged to contact their U.S. The Marine Corps League’s Resolution is attached. Congress to direct the Department of Defense to include and maintain Purple Heart recipients in its database of certain awards of valor. The Honoring Purple Heart Recipients Act of 2022 ( H.R.5172 and S.4006) has been introduced to the U.S. By Resolution passed at the 2022 National Convention, the Marine Corps League hereby supports Project Purple Heart.
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