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Benishek: Chattanooga Victims Deserve Purple Hearts

Statement

Date: July 30, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Military Personnel Arts, Entertainment, and History

Following the tragic attack on a military recruiting center in Chattanooga, TN where five U.S. servicemen lost their lives, Dr. Dan Benishek has signed on to a House Resolution that calls for Purple Heart Medals to be awarded to those who were killed.

"It is clear that these men gave their lives defending our nation from those who wish us harm. What happened in Chattanooga was an attack on every American, and it is my belief that these men should be awarded the same honors as those who give their lives in our defense overseas," said Dr. Dan Benishek, the parent of a sailor who served in the Afghanistan conflict.


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