That's why the gold medal on a purple ribbon bears the profile of Washington ... edged with narrow lace or binding.” But that award fell out of use after the Revolutionary War through just ...

Neisha Himes is an abuse survivor turned world-class advocate. She was awarded the 2021 Survivor of the Year award by domesticshelters.org for her work across Hampton Roads and the country.

“The Purple Heart is not an award you want; it’s not an award you chase. To get it, you have to be in a situation that you don’t want to be in,” Grindstaff said. “But for those that have ...