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Valley’s first Purple Heart chapter named in memory of Cathedral City High graduate

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The Coachella Valley’s first chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will be instituted during a ceremony from 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 at American Legion Post #519, 400 N. Belardo Road, Palm Springs.

The Palm Springs-based chapter has been designated The Military Order of the Purple Heart PFC Ming Sun Chapter #755. The chapter was named in memory of U.S. Army Pfc. Ming Sun, 20, of Cathedral City, who died on Jan. 9, 2007.Sun was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. A graduate of Cathedral City High School, he was killed when his unit came under fire during a patrol in Ramadi, Iraq.

The evening’s festivities will include live entertainment and guest speakers from the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Suggested donation is $5. Information, or to RSVP: Justin J. Gardiner at (760) 567-0442, email PSPH755@gmail.com


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