A Purple Heart Medal reunion story
@Deepizzaguy (122305)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
August 22, 2021 4:36pm CST
A bittersweet story from Houston Texas where the nephew of U S military soldier Corporal Edward J Ryan who perished during World War II on March 27, 1945 in the Netherlands when an artillery shell hit Edward's tank.
Corporal Ryan was awarded a Purple Heart posthumously. The whereabouts of the medal remained a mystery until 76 years later inside of a metal box 20 miles away from Corporal Ryan's home in Minnesota.
A non profit group named Purple Hearts United who does a super job of informing family members of deceased soldiers contacted Kirt Ryan who lives in Houston Texas the good news that the Purple Heart Medal that was awarded to his late uncle was coming home to him and his relatives.
Kirt is very happy that the Purple Heart Medal that was awarded to his late uncle is not coming home to be in his home which he appreciates with all of his heart.
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Aug 21
I agree with you since what the Purple Hearts United charity was a huge favor for the Ryan family.
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Aug 21
@rakski It means a lot to family members of war veterans to have items like medals in their home as a part of their family history.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
23 Aug 21
That's wonderful that the Purple Heart found its way home through the Purple Hearts United.
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Aug 21
I agree with you since the not for profit groups are wonderful people who do their duty to the best of their ability.
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@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Aug 21
You are right since losing a loved one during a war is terrible.
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