For those who received the Purple Heart, what would you say to the public if asked to speak on the subject? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/for-those-who-received-the-purple-heart-what-would-you-say-to-the-public-if-asked-to-speak-on-the-subject <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Wed, 18 May 2016 15:29:31 -0400 For those who received the Purple Heart, what would you say to the public if asked to speak on the subject? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/for-those-who-received-the-purple-heart-what-would-you-say-to-the-public-if-asked-to-speak-on-the-subject <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Sgt Franklin B. Wed, 18 May 2016 15:29:31 -0400 2016-05-18T15:29:31-04:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2016 3:35 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/for-those-who-received-the-purple-heart-what-would-you-say-to-the-public-if-asked-to-speak-on-the-subject?n=1540404&urlhash=1540404 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If I was, I would tell them that I was just doing my job. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 18 May 2016 15:35:26 -0400 2016-05-18T15:35:26-04:00 Response by SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM made May 18 at 2016 3:44 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/for-those-who-received-the-purple-heart-what-would-you-say-to-the-public-if-asked-to-speak-on-the-subject?n=1540428&urlhash=1540428 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="89580" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/89580-0311-rifleman">Sgt Franklin B.</a> ,<br />Great thought provoking question. SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM Wed, 18 May 2016 15:44:34 -0400 2016-05-18T15:44:34-04:00 Response by Cpl Maggie Hundshamer made May 18 at 2016 6:57 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/for-those-who-received-the-purple-heart-what-would-you-say-to-the-public-if-asked-to-speak-on-the-subject?n=1540839&urlhash=1540839 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A lot of the recipients I have seen are extremely humble on the subject. If I were to win a medal of that magnitude I think I would just let others know it was for doing my job as trained. Cpl Maggie Hundshamer Wed, 18 May 2016 18:57:52 -0400 2016-05-18T18:57:52-04:00 Response by SFC Wayne Theilen made May 18 at 2016 7:11 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/for-those-who-received-the-purple-heart-what-would-you-say-to-the-public-if-asked-to-speak-on-the-subject?n=1540872&urlhash=1540872 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I got it. And would say it hurt like a bitch. But with the Call of Duty generation. There is no respawn site in combat. SFC Wayne Theilen Wed, 18 May 2016 19:11:02 -0400 2016-05-18T19:11:02-04:00 Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made May 18 at 2016 9:31 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/for-those-who-received-the-purple-heart-what-would-you-say-to-the-public-if-asked-to-speak-on-the-subject?n=1541187&urlhash=1541187 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not sure, Its really awkward talking to people about unpleasent memories... CSM Michael Chavaree Wed, 18 May 2016 21:31:24 -0400 2016-05-18T21:31:24-04:00 Response by SFC Pete Kain made May 19 at 2016 11:54 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/for-those-who-received-the-purple-heart-what-would-you-say-to-the-public-if-asked-to-speak-on-the-subject?n=1542603&urlhash=1542603 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Best answer I ever heard to the Purple Heart award, came from a SF medic.....I forgot to duck. He refused to wear more than one. He had nine. He was something of a legend to us and highly respected by all. SFC Pete Kain Thu, 19 May 2016 11:54:27 -0400 2016-05-19T11:54:27-04:00 2016-05-18T15:29:31-04:00