What:
The Postal Service honors the sacrifices of the men and women who serve in the U.S. military with an unveiling of the Purple Heart with Ribbon stamp and a special cancellation.
Who:
Ronnie Brown, Postmaster, Floyds Knobs
Larry French, Commander, American Legion Post 42
Glenn McCleary, chaplain, Post 42
ROTC, Floyd Central Junior High School
When:
May 5, 2011
4 p.m.
Where:
William “Zeb” Longest American Legion Post 42
4530 Paoli Pike
Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Background:
The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to members of the U.S. military who have been wounded or killed in action. According to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, an organization for combat-wounded veterans, the medal is "the oldest military decoration in the world in present use and the first award made available to a common soldier."
A special postmark will be available for 30 days beginning May 5. Customers should place stamped, addressed envelopes inside a larger envelope and mail them to: Postmaster, 3818 Paoli Pike, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119-9998.
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