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Mayor proclaims Aug. 7 as Purple Heart Day; local Legion commander accepts

City Council, Norman, Oklahoma · July 28, 2026
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Mayor Holman read a proclamation designating Aug. 7, 2026 as Purple Heart Day and recognized members of American Legion Post 88. Commander Joe Gill accepted the proclamation and recounted his Vietnam service and health impacts he associates with Agent Orange.

Mayor Holman read a proclamation declaring Aug. 7, 2026 as Purple Heart Day in the City of Norman and honored Purple Heart recipients for their service and sacrifice. The proclamation referenced the decoration's origins and asked citizens to recognize recipients and their families.

Joe Gill, introduced as commander of American Legion Post 88, accepted the proclamation and spoke about his Vietnam service and long-term health effects he attributes to Agent Orange. "I served in Vietnam. Agent Orange killed me over there. I have not died yet," Gill said, recounting the loss of fellow service members and urging the community to "say welcome home" to veterans who were not properly welcomed on return. The council thanked Gill and recognized past Post leadership.

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