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Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera will host the City’s annual National Purple Heart Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, August 7, at 8:30 a.m., outside Old City Hall (corner of E Kennedy Blvd & N Franklin St).
This meaningful tribute will honor the sacrifices of U.S. military service members who were wounded or killed in combat. The event will feature the raising of the Purple Heart flag and remarks from Councilman Viera, among other veterans and Purple Heart family members.
National Purple Heart Day, observed annually on August 7, commemorates the creation of the Purple Heart medal in 1782 by General George Washington.
Media outlets are invited to attend. Please RSVP to media@tampagov.net.