Medford veteran to be honored with trip to National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
Local veteran Larry Rupp will visit the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in West Point, New York.
Posted: May 10, 2021 11:16 AM
Posted By: Jamie Parfitt
MEDFORD, Ore. A Rogue Valley veteran and Purple Heart recipient has been chosen as one of the nation s 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees, which includes a pilgrimage to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in West Point, New York.
U.S. Army Captain Lawrence Larry Rupp served two tours in Vietnam, receiving shrapnel wounds in January 1969 during a pair of attacks just two days apart. In May of that year, Rupp also suffered a gunshot wound while he was pursuing a Vietcong carrier.
By Sarah Tate
May 3, 2021
Setting a world record takes time, dedication, and a lot of hard work, especially for a task that takes a huge physical toll. One man in North Carolina recently rose to the occasion, breaking a record over the weekend and highlighting a good cause while doing it.
Marine veteran
TShane Johnson, of Pineville, is an advocate and motivational speaker, according to
WCNC. Now, he can claim the title of record holder for a physical feat he completed on Saturday (May 1) at Southpaw Training Center. As part of Push-Ups for Purple Hearts, Johnson was able to complete a staggering 3,050 push-ups in one hour, breaking the previous record of 2,900.
By Sarah Tate
May 3, 2021
Setting a world record takes time, dedication, and a lot of hard work, especially for a task that takes a huge physical toll. One man in North Carolina recently rose to the occasion, breaking a record over the weekend and highlighting a good cause while doing it.
Marine veteran
TShane Johnson, of Pineville, is an advocate and motivational speaker, according to
WCNC. Now, he can claim the title of record holder for a physical feat he completed on Saturday (May 1) at Southpaw Training Center. As part of Push-Ups for Purple Hearts, Johnson was able to complete a staggering 3,050 push-ups in one hour, breaking the previous record of 2,900.
Duty Calls: Purple Heart recipient represents state during tribute
Terry Brown
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Marine Staff Sgt. Oliver Hickok receives one of his two Purple Hearts while recuperating from a Vietnam War combat wound. (National Purple Heart Honor Mission)Provided
A former Albany Marine recruiter and Vietnam War veteran has been chosen to be one of the nation’s 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees.
Marine Staff Sgt. Oliver Hickok of Newburgh, a former Albany resident, is a two-time Purple Heart recipient who represented his fellow Purple Heart heroes from New York state at a multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of American’s combat wounded. The Purple Heart Patriot Project is a program of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission.