Purple Heart Day

NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Jack Scorby Jr. and his wife, Chris, were among those honoring Purple Heart recipients on a rainy Aug. 6 at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall.

Among those paying tribute to armed forces members who have been wounded or killed in battle were NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Jack Scorby Jr. and his wife, Chris.

The invocation and benediction for the ceremony were delivered by Chaplain (Lt.) Tom Bingol from the NAS Jacksonville Chapel Center.

Bingol was touched by the engraved words on the Purple Heart Trail monument:

Purple Heart Trail, starting at this monument and proceeding east to the Veterans Memorial Wall, is dedicated in honor of all combat wounded Veterans. All Gave Some, Some Gave All.

"Today, it's our patriotic pleasure to remember and recognize those men and women willing to serve our country - no matter the price," said Bingol.

Chartered by the U.S. Congress, the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. Inc. was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received the decoration.

Photos by Michael Kayton Dedicated in honor of all combat wounded veterans, the Jacksonville Purple Heart Monument marks the beginning of the Purple Heart Trail that leads from Veterans Memorial Arena to the Veterans Memorial Wall.

NAS Jacksonville Chaplain (Lt.) Tom Bingol delivers the benediction for the Aug. 6 ceremony celebrating Purple Heart Day at Veterans Memorial Arena in downtown Jacksonville.