CHAPTER PURPOSE
To preserve the proud legacy of the Purple Heart Medal.
<!-- Default Statcounter code for Chapter 776 MOPH
http://www.citruspurpleheart.org -->
<script type="text/javascript">
var sc_project=1290125;
var sc_invisible=1;
var sc_security="59aeb0a6";
</script>
<script type="text/javascript"
src="https://www.statcounter.com/counter/counter.js"
async></script>
<noscript><div class="statcounter"><a title="Web Analytics"
href="https://statcounter.com/" target="_blank"><img
class="statcounter"
src="https://c.statcounter.com/1290125/0/59aeb0a6/1/"
alt="Web Analytics"
referrerPolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></a></div></noscript>
<!-- End of Statcounter Code -->
SEPT-OCT 2024
From the Commander
I hope this finds all of you well.
Our breakfast hosted by the Inverness Elks Lodge 2522 was outstanding in all ways. We were notified that the Lodge was donating a prominent specific space on a wall for our Chapter to display whatever we wish. With many awards and memorabilia this is an outstanding opportunity.
The Citrus County Builder's Alliance presented the Chapter with a check in the amount of $5,000.00 as our part of the annual fishing tournament we so proudly partner in.
Darrick Buettner of the Citrus County School District was designated an Honorary Life Member during the Purple Heart breakfast in a classic ambush. Adjutant Curt Ebitz explained our criteria for this prestigious award and the history of the three who have held it. Per our bylaws, only three persons may be an Honorary Life Member at any given time. Neville Anderson was a recipient until his passing some nine years ago. Janice Warren and Barbara Mills currently are Honorary Life Members. Welcome to the Family, Darrick!
Wayne Shelby from the Wounded Warrior Sportsman Fund has contacted me looking for as many as seven Purple Heart recipients to go on an all-expenses paid fishing trip out of Boca Grande. To apply, Google these folks and apply on their web page. They do a great job of honoring Purple Heart recipients. They also have a dove hunt coming up for those who might be interested.
Nancy Weaver's book "American Soldier" about our Chapter namesake Aaron A Weaver is an outstanding read. I will have a few copies at our next meeting should anyone be interested. This book has been approved for inclusion in the school libraries for our local high schools. Very highly recommended and also available on Amazon.
Yours in Patriotism,
Richard Hunt, Commander
Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 Military Order of the Purple Heart, P.O. Box 1345, Lecanto, FL 34460-1345
Tel: 352-637-3265 or 352-382-3847 Email: info@citruspurpleheart.org