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The Purple Heart is the oldest American military combat honor still in existence. Awarded to those who are wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States, the Purple Heart is a symbol of courage and dedication in the face of mortal danger. This memorial site is dedicated to all the brave men and women who have been awarded this honor.
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ANTONIO CHAVEZ Obituary (SantaFeNewMexican)
ANTONIO CHAVEZ JR.

Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient ANTONIO CHAVEZ JR.

ANTONIO (TONY) CHAVEZ JR. 92, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, NM, was called into the arms of Our Lord on Monday, March 3, 2014. Tony was born to Maria (Sena) Chavez and Antonio Chavez, Sr in 1921. A memory that stayed with Tony was losing his mother at age 10 and being sent to St. Anthony's Orphanage, a home for boys, in Albuquerque. This was a Catholic School run by German nuns who were very strict disciplinarians. He said to himself, "This experience would come in handy later in the...
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Lester Bridgeman

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William Fredericks

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Robert Jacobsen

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Walter McCarthy

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Emmett MENEFEE

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Donald Siegfried

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Duane Stormer

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John Upton

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Donald BOWN

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Richard Diesing

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RICHARD ELLIS

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William Grogoza

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E. Dale Hindenburg

E. Dale Hindenburg, 89, a lifelong resident of...

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William Jackson Obituary (Macon)
William Jackson Sr.

William L. "Bill" Jackson, Sr. April 4, 1925 -...

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Charles Jeanes

On March 4, 2014, Charles William (Billy) Jeanes,...

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Bernard Kologinczak Sr.

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WILLIAM TROPE

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Thomas Broom

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John Carpenter

August 19, 1922 - January 30, 2014 Heaven's...

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