Purple Heart Trail -- Belle Plaine KTA Service Area, Belle Plaine KS
N 37° 22.012 W 097° 19.344
14S E 648551 N 4136892
Interstate Highways in KS are designated as the Purple Heart Trail, according to this sign at the Belle Plaine KTA Service Area, Belle Plaine KS
Waymark Code: WMX58Z
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2017
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This sign at the Belle Plaine KTA Service Area, Belle Plaine KS, explains the Purple Heart Trail, the reason for its creation, and what roads are part of it.
The sign reads as follows:
"PURPLE HEART TRAIL IN KANSAS
[military order of the purple heart emblem]
[Purple Heart medal]
“Freedom Isn’t Free”
Dedicated to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines wounded or killed in action
On 13 May 2003, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sibelius proclaimed the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System in Kansas, as the “Purple Heart Trail.” This trail memorializes those heroic servicemembers who have had the Purple Heart medal bestowed on them for wounds received in defense of our nation and commemorates the patriotic American heritage given to us by General George Washington, the father of our country.
This trail is a project of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) comprised of patriots who have been wounded in combat while in service of the United States of America. The MOPH promotes principles of patriotism and dedication to duty, and objectives of respect, fraternalism, history, and education.
The “Purple Heart Trail” parallels the interstate highways, and does not replace current names and tributes to individuals and organizations."
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: American military personnel who have earned the Purple Heart
Marker Text:
see above
Who Put it Here?: Military Order of the Purple Heart and KTA
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is located in the I-35 Belle Plaine KTA Service area Belle Plaine, KS
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.