There are two reasons:
A) they are saying it out of ignorance in the belief that it is the highest award given because technically it is not, or
B) it is a personal matter for them. A purple heart can mean someone suffered a minor wound in the line of duty, or it could mean that the person made the ultimate sacrifice.
For many, the Purple Heart has more meaning than most in the civilian world could ever understand. What they see is a person back from the war with a minor shrapnel wound in the leg and who has a Purple Heart.
What they do not see are our fellow soldiers lying in hospital beds at Brooke Army Medical Center, Walter Reed, and others, with burns to 70% of their bodies, deformities that will leave them never able to function normally in society again, and brain and head trauma that leaves many in a childlike state, unable to remember anything of who they are or were.
They do not see the torn families and grieving mothers who cry every night over the broken bodies of their children lying there in a bed, unable to ever walk again.
They do not, and cannot ever know just what that Purple Heart represents.
So I ask you, why do you think some believe that the Purple Heart is the highest medal awarded?
Why do some ppl think the purple heart is the highest medal awarded?
there are all these people answering to your question saying that the purple heart is a joke of a medal, well they just dont understand what it stands for. you deserve something when you get injured in combat, even if it is just a medal.
I think movies over hype the purple heart, and dont give much credit to the silver star, or the soldiers cross or CMoH.
Reply:I thought it was the Nobel peace price or the Oscar. who cares big mouth.
Reply:I wouldn't call it a joke medal, but my father calls his an enemy marksmanship award.
Reply:I think your the one with the problem, I doubt that anyone except you who answers question here believes that,
MaryJo thanks for remind me that people actually pays attention to those things!
unlike our friend who ask this question!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Because they were injuried in combat and survived and it show's courage i guess . i personally think it isnt.
Reply:i thought it was the congressional medal of honor
Reply:Because they are uneducated about Military Decorations.
Reply:Because they don't know much about military decorations. I know of a soldier that got a purple heart because while she was standing in the line at the DFAC, a round from some distant celebratory fire, actually went throught the tent roof and hit her on the head. All she needed was a band-aid and she was back to work.
Reply:xmarcax is wrong about one thing, the survived bit. It is also awarded to those who died in combat. Sometimes this award has a large meaning and sometimes is awarded for minor injuries. You also see service members that have three or four awards of the purple heart. These people have put themselves in harms way several times. I believe there are 18 medals that have a higher rating than the purple heart
Reply:it is not the highest medal. The congressional medal of honor is higher. Did Kerry tell you it was the highest?
Reply:Because they are stupid.
Reply:Never heard of anyone saying that.
Maybe you are just trying to stir things up.
Particularly when you are rude to people like Mary Jo.
get a life.
Reply:Purple heart is a joke medal. Its basically saying you got wounded and thanks for taking the bullet. The other medals show courage, valor, and fearlessness something the purple heart doesn't require.
loan
Friday, November 18, 2011
On the Purple Heart Medal, whose profile is in gold on the front?
My son asked me, and I think it is George Washington, but am not 100%. Thanks for your answers!
On the Purple Heart Medal, whose profile is in gold on the front?
Yes. It was originally instituted by General George Washington in 1782 and awarded for bravery in action. The current purpose of the medal is as an award for those wounded or killed (awarded posthumously) in the service of their country.
Try www.purpleheart.org if you want more info.
God Bless America our Troops and Commander in Chief !!!
Reply:A Purple Heart is a heart-shaped medal within a gold border, 1 3⁄8 inches (35 mm) wide, containing a profile of General George Washington. Above the heart appears a shield of the Washington coat of arms (a white shield with two red bars and three red stars in chief) between sprays of green leaves.
Reply:It's Washington. Actually the original Purple Heart was awarded by Washington to the three men who captured John Andre, the British spy who had met with Benedict Arnold about the capture of West Point. The medal wasn't origninally given for be wounded in combat.
Reply:GW yep!
Reply:Yes it is George Washington.!
On the Purple Heart Medal, whose profile is in gold on the front?
Yes. It was originally instituted by General George Washington in 1782 and awarded for bravery in action. The current purpose of the medal is as an award for those wounded or killed (awarded posthumously) in the service of their country.
Try www.purpleheart.org if you want more info.
God Bless America our Troops and Commander in Chief !!!
Reply:A Purple Heart is a heart-shaped medal within a gold border, 1 3⁄8 inches (35 mm) wide, containing a profile of General George Washington. Above the heart appears a shield of the Washington coat of arms (a white shield with two red bars and three red stars in chief) between sprays of green leaves.
Reply:It's Washington. Actually the original Purple Heart was awarded by Washington to the three men who captured John Andre, the British spy who had met with Benedict Arnold about the capture of West Point. The medal wasn't origninally given for be wounded in combat.
Reply:GW yep!
Reply:Yes it is George Washington.!
Which Vietnam war veteran won a purple heart as well as a Super Bowl ring?
Rocky Bleier...
ya see no one thought he could play pro ball, too slow . But he rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season at least once during the 70s and helped the Steelers to dominance in the middle and latter part of the decade. He was da man!
Which Vietnam war veteran won a purple heart as well as a Super Bowl ring?
Bleier
Reply:Rocky Bleier was AWARDED the Purple Heart for his service in Viet Nam and was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl teams.
Reply:Rocky Bleier, the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back who nearly had his foot blown off by a land mine, but came back to win four Super Bowl rings.
Reply:Rocky Bleier
Robert 'Rocky' Bleier (born March 5, 1946 in Appleton, Wisconsin), is a former National Football League fullback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968 and from 1971 to 1980.
No one thought he could play pro ball, too slow ... but he rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season at least once during the 70s and helped the Steelers to dominance in the middle and latter part of the decade.
Reply:Rocky Bleier.
Reply:Rocky Bleir of the Pittdsburgh Steelers.
Reply:i don't know
Reply:As a vet myself, I find it very insulting that you said 'won' a purple heart.
Purple hearts are earned by blood, pain, and sacrifice. They are not won.
Reply:yo cow
Reply:roger stawback dallas cowboys......
ya see no one thought he could play pro ball, too slow . But he rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season at least once during the 70s and helped the Steelers to dominance in the middle and latter part of the decade. He was da man!
Which Vietnam war veteran won a purple heart as well as a Super Bowl ring?
Bleier
Reply:Rocky Bleier was AWARDED the Purple Heart for his service in Viet Nam and was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl teams.
Reply:Rocky Bleier, the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back who nearly had his foot blown off by a land mine, but came back to win four Super Bowl rings.
Reply:Rocky Bleier
Robert 'Rocky' Bleier (born March 5, 1946 in Appleton, Wisconsin), is a former National Football League fullback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968 and from 1971 to 1980.
No one thought he could play pro ball, too slow ... but he rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season at least once during the 70s and helped the Steelers to dominance in the middle and latter part of the decade.
Reply:Rocky Bleier.
Reply:Rocky Bleir of the Pittdsburgh Steelers.
Reply:i don't know
Reply:As a vet myself, I find it very insulting that you said 'won' a purple heart.
Purple hearts are earned by blood, pain, and sacrifice. They are not won.
Reply:yo cow
Reply:roger stawback dallas cowboys......
Bush as Commander and Chief should be honored with the Purple Heart for his service the country?
For the last six plus years President Bush has taken the worst abuse that any president besides Truman.
Should the country award him the purple heart for taken all the slings and arrows by the press, democrats and now NINOs. And thank him for service.
Bush as Commander and Chief should be honored with the Purple Heart for his service the country?
If you want to reward the president's bravery and leadership, then write to all of your congressmen and women. Tell them to fund the troops, cut the pork, and drop the deadline crap.
Reply:What service, pray tell?
Reply:By proposing that you insult every soldier who has died in Iraq.
Reply:one answer..... no
Reply:He isn't A soldier.He didn't get shot.He doesn't deserve anything but a plack in some musem
Reply:My father who has a purple heart from the Korean War disagrees to put it nicely.
Reply:JUST KEEP FOOLING YOURSELF AND IMAGINE HE'LL GO ON TO WIN THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, IF HE'S TAKEN THE WORST ABUSE BECAUSE HE'S BEEN THE WORST PRESIDENT! BUT FRANKLY JIMMY CARTER WAS MUCH MORE ASSALTED BY BAD PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR INAFECTIVENESS
Reply:No. That award is only for those in uniform %26amp; for physical injuries, not for enduring character assassination.
Reply:Surely, you are joking
Reply:You should be honored with a good dose of facts, truth, logic and reality.
Reply:handcuffs would be more appropriate
Reply:...The Commander in Chief is not (by law) entitled to win any military awards... the Congressional premise behind this is since "he" is the one that issues them, "he" is not entitled to them... (Political history, #101)
Reply:No he knew what he was getting into when he took on this enourmous job. I do feel he was the right man for the job at the right time. Could you even imagine if Gore or Kerry would have won? Sends shivers down my spine to think about it lol..A purple heart no maybe the medal of honor
Reply:No why would you want to give him a purple heart if he hasn't taken a bullet? He has sent thousands of troops to Iraq (and notice how he shifted from Afghanistan to Iraq now we don't even hear from Afghanistan its all about Iraq he hasn't done his work hasn't helped captured Bin ladin!) well anyways he has sent thousands of troops meanwhile he's in his comfy chair in his office, and soldiers are dieing everyday. However what's good is that saddam is gone but why help change a country when the people don't WANT to be changed????
Reply:No he is an alcoholic, AWOL, mass murdering, coke head. Don't forget he is covering up what happened to Pat Tillman and Walter Reed. So much for "Support the Troops" crap....
Reply:that would be an insult to those who actually recieved that honor...
Reply:Bush is the worse excuse for a homo sapien I've ver seen. Thanks Bush for ruining the neo-Republican party.
Air Force Rules
Reply:While this would be an interesting debate, I think this is just going to be a Bush bashing extravaganza or others supporting Bush. However, I don't believe he should be awarded the Purple Heart because like the person before me said it should be awarded to those who are physically injured... Correct me if I'm wrong, but I highly doubt those who have taken psychological damage from war are awarded Purple Hearts.
Reply:Well, he did almost choke on a pretzel. Maybe he should get a purple heart for that. By the way, Bush does deserve criticism for his decision to invade Iraq. You really think it was a good decision???
Reply:Are you nuts?
Why do you think he is being abused by all and sundry?
He should be given a dunce cap and a lollipop.
Reply:Do you idiots really think he is serious?! He is making a point, Bush is a more competent president then any of you can be, and he takes a lot of crap from people who don't agree with him.
Haha, way to get everyone riled up Sgt 524!!!
Reply:no way , he didn't see combat , let alone get wounded ! that would be a slap in the face to anybody who has really served . should RAMBO get one ?
Reply:There is something seriously wrong with George Bush. If anything he should get a steel-toed boot applied vigorously to his butt-end.
Reply:No because that would degrade the Award for the real heroes that have deserved it. Being a President you have to face the fact that you can't please everyone, giving him the Purple Heart for what he has done, no.
I have 4 friends (2 of whom are no longer alive) that have received the Purple Heart
SGT Grimes
Reply:Well the Purple Heart is awarded to military personnel only. It is awarded for "Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces." So I am sorry to tell you that he is not deserving.
However, I do think that you have a point about something. It is very evident that at some point that Dubya must have taken some kind of trauma to the head. Probably from falling down when he was drunk. Maybe he could be awarded the purple keg award.
Despite the fact that Bush will not receive the Purple Heart, he is VERY generous with them. Just think of all the soldiers that would not have received one if it were not for him.
Reply:He should be honored with a noose and a short drop.
Reply:The statement itself is dishonorable to all veterans awarded the medal.
Reply:No, the President is not eligible for that award. [Obvious but very snarky comment edited.] Only military personnel wounded by enemy fire while in a combat zone. No amount of verbal abuse by the press and Congress counts as wounding under fire, and the CinC is by definition a civilian. That means even if he went to visit the troops in Baghdad and got hit by mortar fire, he wouldn't be eligible. Sorry.
Reply:Purple Hearts are awarded to soldiers injured in combat. Since Bush was not in combat, he does not deserve a Purple Heart. And the reason for the abuse he has taken is because he lied to us when he started this war. Remember the weapons of mass destruction? Still haven't been found....
Reply:Yes. He could have ignored the attacks like Clinton but he did what was right.
Reply:Yes!
Should the country award him the purple heart for taken all the slings and arrows by the press, democrats and now NINOs. And thank him for service.
Bush as Commander and Chief should be honored with the Purple Heart for his service the country?
If you want to reward the president's bravery and leadership, then write to all of your congressmen and women. Tell them to fund the troops, cut the pork, and drop the deadline crap.
Reply:What service, pray tell?
Reply:By proposing that you insult every soldier who has died in Iraq.
Reply:one answer..... no
Reply:He isn't A soldier.He didn't get shot.He doesn't deserve anything but a plack in some musem
Reply:My father who has a purple heart from the Korean War disagrees to put it nicely.
Reply:JUST KEEP FOOLING YOURSELF AND IMAGINE HE'LL GO ON TO WIN THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, IF HE'S TAKEN THE WORST ABUSE BECAUSE HE'S BEEN THE WORST PRESIDENT! BUT FRANKLY JIMMY CARTER WAS MUCH MORE ASSALTED BY BAD PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR INAFECTIVENESS
Reply:No. That award is only for those in uniform %26amp; for physical injuries, not for enduring character assassination.
Reply:Surely, you are joking
Reply:You should be honored with a good dose of facts, truth, logic and reality.
Reply:handcuffs would be more appropriate
Reply:...The Commander in Chief is not (by law) entitled to win any military awards... the Congressional premise behind this is since "he" is the one that issues them, "he" is not entitled to them... (Political history, #101)
Reply:No he knew what he was getting into when he took on this enourmous job. I do feel he was the right man for the job at the right time. Could you even imagine if Gore or Kerry would have won? Sends shivers down my spine to think about it lol..A purple heart no maybe the medal of honor
Reply:No why would you want to give him a purple heart if he hasn't taken a bullet? He has sent thousands of troops to Iraq (and notice how he shifted from Afghanistan to Iraq now we don't even hear from Afghanistan its all about Iraq he hasn't done his work hasn't helped captured Bin ladin!) well anyways he has sent thousands of troops meanwhile he's in his comfy chair in his office, and soldiers are dieing everyday. However what's good is that saddam is gone but why help change a country when the people don't WANT to be changed????
Reply:No he is an alcoholic, AWOL, mass murdering, coke head. Don't forget he is covering up what happened to Pat Tillman and Walter Reed. So much for "Support the Troops" crap....
Reply:that would be an insult to those who actually recieved that honor...
Reply:Bush is the worse excuse for a homo sapien I've ver seen. Thanks Bush for ruining the neo-Republican party.
Air Force Rules
Reply:While this would be an interesting debate, I think this is just going to be a Bush bashing extravaganza or others supporting Bush. However, I don't believe he should be awarded the Purple Heart because like the person before me said it should be awarded to those who are physically injured... Correct me if I'm wrong, but I highly doubt those who have taken psychological damage from war are awarded Purple Hearts.
Reply:Well, he did almost choke on a pretzel. Maybe he should get a purple heart for that. By the way, Bush does deserve criticism for his decision to invade Iraq. You really think it was a good decision???
Reply:Are you nuts?
Why do you think he is being abused by all and sundry?
He should be given a dunce cap and a lollipop.
Reply:Do you idiots really think he is serious?! He is making a point, Bush is a more competent president then any of you can be, and he takes a lot of crap from people who don't agree with him.
Haha, way to get everyone riled up Sgt 524!!!
Reply:no way , he didn't see combat , let alone get wounded ! that would be a slap in the face to anybody who has really served . should RAMBO get one ?
Reply:There is something seriously wrong with George Bush. If anything he should get a steel-toed boot applied vigorously to his butt-end.
Reply:No because that would degrade the Award for the real heroes that have deserved it. Being a President you have to face the fact that you can't please everyone, giving him the Purple Heart for what he has done, no.
I have 4 friends (2 of whom are no longer alive) that have received the Purple Heart
SGT Grimes
Reply:Well the Purple Heart is awarded to military personnel only. It is awarded for "Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces." So I am sorry to tell you that he is not deserving.
However, I do think that you have a point about something. It is very evident that at some point that Dubya must have taken some kind of trauma to the head. Probably from falling down when he was drunk. Maybe he could be awarded the purple keg award.
Despite the fact that Bush will not receive the Purple Heart, he is VERY generous with them. Just think of all the soldiers that would not have received one if it were not for him.
Reply:He should be honored with a noose and a short drop.
Reply:The statement itself is dishonorable to all veterans awarded the medal.
Reply:No, the President is not eligible for that award. [Obvious but very snarky comment edited.] Only military personnel wounded by enemy fire while in a combat zone. No amount of verbal abuse by the press and Congress counts as wounding under fire, and the CinC is by definition a civilian. That means even if he went to visit the troops in Baghdad and got hit by mortar fire, he wouldn't be eligible. Sorry.
Reply:Purple Hearts are awarded to soldiers injured in combat. Since Bush was not in combat, he does not deserve a Purple Heart. And the reason for the abuse he has taken is because he lied to us when he started this war. Remember the weapons of mass destruction? Still haven't been found....
Reply:Yes. He could have ignored the attacks like Clinton but he did what was right.
Reply:Yes!
Does the Purple Heart make it better?
Does the fact that the United States government issues a purple heart make the injury any less devastating to the injured person? I mean... in a war that most feel is senseless does our government honestly think... hey you lost your legs but here is a purple heart for your trouble...thank you. Is this the best they can do for the men and women who are braving their lives.... mind you most are young adults.
Does the Purple Heart make it better?
You may be missing the point here. The Medal is not met to "make it better '. It is recognition of the job done and the cost in-cured. As for "thank you", how about living in one of the richest, freest, countries in the world. You might also check out the benefits set aside for Veterans only.
Reply:As a combat veteran myself,I can tell you that along with the Purple Heart,comes a monthly cash "award";it's the LEAST we can do for our BRAVE service men and women!
Reply:Would you prefer that the wounded received nothing?
.
Reply:I don't think that the Purple Heart makes the wound or
injury any better. However, it does say that the
US Government recognizes your injury and appreciates
what you did.
There is not a way to ask your question which will
make things all better...such as
Would you rather have the Medal of Honor
or your son back? Questions like this are self
serving and do nothing to console and comfort
our men in uniform. So, please excuse me as I
exit this conversation.
I proudly support our men and women in uniform.
I encourage others to do the same.
If for some reason you are dissatisfied with those
in political office, then show your displeasure in
the 2008 elections by voting for someone that you
think will run the government better.
Reply:It is part of the brainwashing created by the military during WWII to placate the troops and society at large as they eliminate the "less desirable" through their patriotic propaganda.
How many silver spoons go and fight on the front lines?
Textiles
Does the Purple Heart make it better?
You may be missing the point here. The Medal is not met to "make it better '. It is recognition of the job done and the cost in-cured. As for "thank you", how about living in one of the richest, freest, countries in the world. You might also check out the benefits set aside for Veterans only.
Reply:As a combat veteran myself,I can tell you that along with the Purple Heart,comes a monthly cash "award";it's the LEAST we can do for our BRAVE service men and women!
Reply:Would you prefer that the wounded received nothing?
.
Reply:I don't think that the Purple Heart makes the wound or
injury any better. However, it does say that the
US Government recognizes your injury and appreciates
what you did.
There is not a way to ask your question which will
make things all better...such as
Would you rather have the Medal of Honor
or your son back? Questions like this are self
serving and do nothing to console and comfort
our men in uniform. So, please excuse me as I
exit this conversation.
I proudly support our men and women in uniform.
I encourage others to do the same.
If for some reason you are dissatisfied with those
in political office, then show your displeasure in
the 2008 elections by voting for someone that you
think will run the government better.
Reply:It is part of the brainwashing created by the military during WWII to placate the troops and society at large as they eliminate the "less desirable" through their patriotic propaganda.
How many silver spoons go and fight on the front lines?
Textiles
US ARMY SPC Dufer recieved a purple heart in oif1?
Thats just telling me that he did something that he wasn't supposed to be doing and got his *** hurt.
US ARMY SPC Dufer recieved a purple heart in oif1?
We are grateful for his/her help for our country!!!
Reply:And what is your question?
US ARMY SPC Dufer recieved a purple heart in oif1?
We are grateful for his/her help for our country!!!
Reply:And what is your question?
What is fiction book title about a man who receives a Purple Heart in hospital but cannot speak although awake
Looking for Book Title
Man lying in bed received Purple Heart
Cannot speak but is fully aware of ceremony
Book written from the perspective of the man inside the man who can hear but cannot respond
What is fiction book title about a man who receives a Purple Heart in hospital but cannot speak although awake
I'm not sure if this is the one you are thinking about, but you might try "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo.
http://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Got-His-Dal...
It was also a film in 1971:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067277/
Man lying in bed received Purple Heart
Cannot speak but is fully aware of ceremony
Book written from the perspective of the man inside the man who can hear but cannot respond
What is fiction book title about a man who receives a Purple Heart in hospital but cannot speak although awake
I'm not sure if this is the one you are thinking about, but you might try "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo.
http://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Got-His-Dal...
It was also a film in 1971:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067277/
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