Local event honors Purple Heart recipients

by CJ Vetter © THE PORT LAVACA WAVE 2024
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Photo by CJ Vetter Local veterans stand by Purple Heart recipients at a Purple Heart Day celebration held on Aug. 7 at Port Lavaca’s VFW Post 4403.


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