Fort Wayne Military Veteran Receives Purple Heart Medal

Fort Wayne military veteran receives Purple Heart medal

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- U.S. Sen. Jim Banks and Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker presented the Purple Heart to a military veteran and Summit City native during a ceremony in Fort Wayne Tuesday. Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker (left) and U.S. Sen. Jim Banks (right) present a Purple Heart to Fort Wayne native and military veteran Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Dennis Piercy Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Photo provided by the Office of Jim Banks) Command Sgt.…

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A hero's moment in the spotlight, Purple Heart recipient, retired Sgt. Lonnie Gaudet received a standing ovation during a special tribute at the Savannah Bananas game this weekend. It was a moment that captured the hearts of many at Kauffman stadium. JoCo remembers veterans who died for our freedom at Memorial Day ceremony Gaudet surprised a sold-out crowd at Kauffman Stadium when he stepped up to the plate Saturday. “I…