Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest military decoration
"The Purple Heart"
1782 The Military Order of the Purple Heart 1932
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my country’s way
to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind
maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Marker is on Tulare Street near Van Ness Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
