Purple Heart Medal Left by
Unidentified Soldier
On Thursday we discovered a very touching and honoring gift
left at the memorial for our officers.
Pinned to a small teddy bear was an actual Purple Heart medal. The medal was left by a soldier who earned it while
risking their life and being wounded in battle defending our freedom.
This is no small gift.
The immense sacrifice of this unidentified soldier is represented in
this medal they earned. The heroism and
courage brought forth to earn this medal is deeply understood by the members of
our police department. The words escape
us to adequately describe how honored we are that you would choose these
officers to offer this gift. We
retrieved the medal and will store it safely for our officers’ families.
In an anonymous message we learned the meaning behind the gift. The message read:
In an anonymous message we learned the meaning behind the gift. The message read:
The teddy bear reflects the
love of our community for the police and all the work they endure during their
shifts, the red ribbon reflects the precious blood shed in the line of duty,
the Purple Heart is for the sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty, when one
loses their life for the protection of others and the greater good. I know you will understand.
Whoever you are, we know you
are a Sentry watching over our City, State and Country…and you too are worthy
of honor.
