Reunite Purple Heart to WWII Recipient’s Daughter

Hello, I’m Lisa A. Dabrowski... Recently, at a local yard sale, on the North Fork of Long Island, I noticed that there was a Purple Heart Medal being sold... Now, I have always had great respect for our Veterans, and much appreciation for Military-related artifacts. My grandfather served in the U.S. Army during WWI, as an interpreter and bodyguard for General Pershing. Unfortunately, my grandfather passed away 15 years before I was born, but he has always been a major influence in my life. In 2018, I was recruited, and voted in, to be the Public Information Officer for Mattituck American Legion Post 861, and I am a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit Number 1, New York... Back to the Purple Heart... The Medal was being sold by individuals who had no idea who the recipient was, nor how they came into possession of it... However, the original recipient’s name was imprinted in the case, and thru much research, information was found that led to his daughter... It was discovered that the daughter never even knew that her father had received a Purple Heart, as he, rarely, talked about his time in the Service... Now, for the reason I am asking for donations... I am planning an event to reunite the Purple Heart with the recipient’s family, being his daughter... The event is to take place on Sunday, June 26th, in Riverhead, NY... The daughter lives in Seattle... We, the members of Post 861, had a sponsor who was going to take care of the cost for airfare, but has, since, concluded that they are unable to do so... Post 861 is a very small American Legion Post, and we are seeking contributions to help defray the expenses of the upcoming event, which would include airfare, facility rental, food, and lodging, etc... We are hoping to show our appreciation, and respect, for all Purple Heart Recipient’s, by Honoring the Service of One, and presenting the daughter with her father’s Medal, in-person, on June 26th, 2022, 2PM, at Riverhead Polish Hall, 214 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901. Thank You for Your Consideration. Sincerely, Lisa A. Dabrowski

 

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