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Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published January 3, 2023 7:58 A.M.
(Aliquippa, PA) Aliquippa’s AEDC Director Cindy Gormley received notification that the city received Purple Heart City designation by the national organization last week. Ms. Gprmley said she spoke to the national director and the city will be on its website soon.
Funds for the veteran’s memoria’s 3 bronze plaques representing the 3 wars and purple heart recipients will cost over $9,000 .00 anyone wishing to donate may contact Ms. Gormley by email director@aliquippaaedc.org. The memorial is located on Main Street, it was previously located on Franklin Avenue. The names of any Purple heart recipients from the city will be appreciated, she said.