Purple Heart Medal Ceremony: On June 30 2011, SFC David D. Hack (US Army Retired, CEO of US Wings) was presented with the Purple Heart Medal for wounds he received during the Vietnam War. Presenting the medals were Congressman Steven LaTourette (R-OH), LTG (R) Robert Wagner, and Bill Willoughby (Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army OH-N).

Sgt. Hack earned two Purple Hearts during his tour, which were noted in his DD-214 file, but due to military oversight he never received the actual medals. Sgt. Hack's Vietnam service ended in 1968. 43 years later, he finally received his Purple Heart (along with a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, and an Army Recruiter Badge).

The Medal Ceremony was held in front of the Hudson Village Green bandstand in downtown Hudson Ohio.

Check out some news reports & photos of the Ceremony below (will open in a new window).