Purple Heart Trail Now Goes Through Kansas
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 39° 01.181 W 095° 30.590
15S E 282714 N 4321958
One of 32 markers or signs, each dedicated to a different MOPH recipient.
Waymark Code: WM10FBB
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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County of memorial: Douglas County
Location of memorial: I-70, Kansas Turnpike rest area, E. of Topeka
Marker erected by: Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, The Military Order of the Purple Heart
Memorial erected: July 1, 2005

"TOPEKA, Kansas (WIBW) -- The Sunflower State is now part of the National Purple Heart Trail.

"Friday morning, Governor Sam Brownback declared Kansas a Purple Heart State. He met with veterans who have received the Purple Heart medal, as well as families whose loved ones were killed in action.

"Army Lt. Colonel Erick Campbell said the Purple Heart is an award no one ever wants to receive.

'"Today recognizes the families and the pain they suffer that they will never, ever forget. What this ceremony does today is to remind people that those that have suffered are still out there and we recognize that suffering," he said.

"Topeka joins Holton and Jackson County on the Purple Heart Trail, which is a symbolic and honorary system that gives tribute to those who have been awarded the medal.

"Kansas is now one of 14 states in the nation to have the honor." ~ WIBW, channel 13, By Sarah Plake, August 22, 2014

Type of publication: Television

When was the article reported?: 08/22/2014

Publication: WIBW channel 13, Topeka

Article Url: [Web Link]

Is Registration Required?: no

How widespread was the article reported?: regional

News Category: Arts/Culture

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