The St. Louis Park City Council passed a proclamation Aug. 4 recognizing National Purple Heart Day in honor of the service of veterans and active military in our community. National Purple Heart Day is recognized annually on Aug. 7 to honor members of the United States military wounded or killed in the line of duty. There are 300,000 veterans in Minnesota, making up 5% of the state’s total population.
In recognition of National Purple Heart Day, the City of St. Louis Park invites you to:
- Learn about the history of the Purple Heart medal and the military:
- Understand the challenges veterans face:
Proclamation
The National Purple Heart Day proclamation reads:
Whereas, National Purple Heart Day honors those who were wounded or killed in combat as active members of the United States military; and
Whereas, The Purple Heart medal originates from the Badge of Military Merit given by then General George Washington in 1782 and has evolved as symbol of merit and sacrifice; and
Whereas, St. Louis Park is dedicated to ensuring veterans are included in the fabric of our community and honored for their service; and
Whereas, Veterans face complex challenges after their courageous service, including but by no means limited to: navigating access to veterans’ benefits, experiencing post-traumatic stress, and adjusting to civilian life; and
Whereas, The City of St. Louis Park proudly employs military members and veterans and makes concerted efforts to highlight the unique skills and experiences veterans bring to the workplace, including supporting our Military Employee Resource Group; and
Whereas, It is important to recognize the sacrifice and courage of veterans and Purple Heart recipients, and advocating for the support and inclusion of veterans is one way to continuously honor their service,
Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, hereby observe National Purple Heart Day 2025 in our community.
