08/07/2026
Today was the county’s first commemorative Purple Heart Day flag raising ceremony. It was an honor to present the proclamation recognizing our residents who gave so much in the line of duty. Thank you to Supervisor Mueller for cosponsoring this event, to our Veterans Services Officer Ed Kiryczun, to our guest speaker and Purple Heart recipient Albert Banfield, and to all the service members who carried the burden of freedom on their shoulders so the rest of us could walk in safety. We see you, and we will never forget your sacrifices.