North Bend highlights Purple Heart City status; local veteran shares wartime account
April 30, 2026 | North Bend, King County, Washington
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Mayor Mary Miller told the audience North Bend is recognized as a Purple Heart City and reiterated the community’s commitment to honoring recipients of that award. During remarks, resident Joe Crocker described receiving a Purple Heart and recounted his service in Vietnam, including being shot down and enduring torture; he spoke in support of the city’s recognition and urged the audience to remember servicemembers.
Miller and other attendees thanked veterans present and highlighted a Memorial Day service and a planned dedication at the Mount Si cemetery. The segment was ceremonial and testimonial in nature; no formal policy action or vote was recorded in the session.
Miller and other attendees thanked veterans present and highlighted a Memorial Day service and a planned dedication at the Mount Si cemetery. The segment was ceremonial and testimonial in nature; no formal policy action or vote was recorded in the session.
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