It took an act of Congress but...

John was wounded in Vietnam on July 5, 1968.  He was wounded again later.  He never received his purple heart.  About 10 years ago, we contacted the V.A. to attempt to get the Purple Heart..  However, he was ran around as normal.  We contacted Congressman Mike Rogers and in less than a year, John received all of his medals, a beautiful certificate and FINALLY, after 40 and 1/2 years, John got his Purple Heart.  I am so thankful that he finally got a little something from the two tours of combat.  So many of those men are forgotten. 

If you know a person in the military...tell them today that you appreciate them for being able to live in a free country.  They are special people who deserve our gratitude.

WOW!  What an honor!!  CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. John!!  I am so honored to know you and to thank you for your service to our country!!  God bless all of our Veterans and Service men and women.  I am Thankful for YOU!

Congrats to Mr. John.  It's a well deserved honor. 

Thanks to Mr. John for his service to our Country!!

Hope you & yours have a Happy Thanksgiving.

xoxoxo
Dixie

 WOW!!!!  What an honor! 
Please tell Mr. John a big "THANK YOU" from the Alldredge family! 

Carmen , my Sissie you met they did her husband the same way !!  It still mades them gleam in the eyes even though it takes 40 years . So proud of ya John !!

CONGRATULATIONS to John!!! What a BLESSING to finally have the Medal he so deserves!! Please tell him Thank YOU for me!! I Love You both!! See yall soon!! Michele

Congratulations to John. I know you are proud of him. I do appreciate him and all the others who have served over the years so that we could have the freedom we have. My husband was in the military also. He did not recieve the Purple Heart during his time but some have said he deserved one later for being married to me. Love You, Miss Mary

Congratulations and Thanks to Mr. John! 

And Carmen,  I know you are proud of him....EVERYDAY!

Carolyn~

Congrats Mr. John!!!
YOU so deserve this honor!
I love you!!!
YOU both are so special!

Congratulations to him for finally getting the recognition he deserves for his service.  Thank him for me for his service to this great country we live in.  My son was in the USMC and served in Iraq and thankfully came home safe and sound.  Not all his buddies did. 

Sandi