Skip to Content
Military

Locals honor Purple Heart Day

By ,
Published 8:43 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Friday is National Purple Heart Day, recognizing those who have been wounded or killed in combat including several here in our area.

Yuma resident Jesse Martinez is a retired Marine who served during the Vietnam War. He received a purple heart after being wounded twice in combat.

In honor, Martinez built Purple Heart memorials at several Veteran posts across yuma.

"I have three walls placed in different Veterans homes post. And they recognized, honored the Veteran that were wounded in combat. What I did is I put a plaque designating the service the time what war they served in and how they were wounded," Martinez said.

Martinez added the memorials are a way to make sure the sacrifices of Purple Heart recipients never go forgotten.

Article Topic Follows: Military

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Connor Emery

Author Profile Photo

Manoah Tuiasosopo

Manoah Tuiasosopo joined the KYMA team as a videographer in February 2024. If you have story ideas, you can send them to his email at manoah.tuiasosopo@kecytv.com.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.