Fort Wayne Honored as Purple Heart City | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Fort Wayne just earned a powerful honor: officially named a Purple Heart City, recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of combat-wounded veterans and their families. On August 4, 2026, city leaders proclaimed the day as Purple Heart City Day, a tribute spearheaded by veteran advocate Joe Wasson and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart, established by George Washington in 1782, remains the oldest military award still given today — a symbol of courage and patriotism. The proclamation was delivered at a city council meeting with local veteran groups in attendance, underscoring…