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PURPLE HEART TRAIL IN KANSAS

"Freedom Isn't Free"

Dedicated to the memory of
1LT Michael L. Gandy, U.S.Army,
Killed in Action, 29 March 1968, Vietnam

On May 13, 2003, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, proclaimed the Eisenhower Interstate System in Kansas, as the "Purple Heart Trail." This trail memorializes those heroic service members who have had the Purple Heart medal bestowed on them for wounds received in defense of our Nation and commemorates the patriotic American heritage given to us by General George Washington, the father of our Country.

The "Purple Heart Trail" parallels the insterstate highways, and does not replace current names and tributes to individuals and organizations.

This trail is a project of The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) comprised of patriots who have been wounded in combat while service of the United States of America. The MOPH promotes principles of patriotism and dedication to duty, and objectives of respect, fraternalism, history, and education.
Kansas Turnpike (I-70), Service Area, E. of Topeka, Shawnee County Kansas
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