Purple Heart Memorial

Purple Heart Memorial
Dedicated in 2010 to the recipients of the nation's oldest military decoration "The Purple Heart." The monument is made of red granite with a facsimile of the Purple Heart decoration on the front. Inscribed on the front of the monument: My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country's way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime.

Organization Responsible for Installation:

Department of New Jersey Military Order of the Purple Heart

Memorial War Era(s):

  • Other

Memorial Condition:

Good

Website:

https://www.njvvmf.org/purple-heart-memorial

Location:

Outside the NJ Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, exit 116 of the Garden State Parkway. 1 Memorial Drive, Holmdel, NJ 07733