08/22/2025
🇺🇸 We were honored to welcome two VFW members, Bill Goss and Jay Humphrey, who shared their knowledge and experiences with us today.
Bill, a Purple Heart recipient, spoke about his own sacrifices—losing sight in one eye and hearing in both ears while serving our country. Jay and Bill also shared the powerful history of the Purple Heart Medal, which was first created as the “Badge of Military Merit” by General George Washington in 1782 during the Revolutionary War.
They showed us medals from different wars, explained how the design has never changed, and even shared the “ribbon” bar that reflects all the honors received.
We are truly grateful for their service, sacrifice, and for bringing this important piece of history to life for us. 💜🎖️