Join the City of Waxahachie and Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 1513 as we proudly recognize and honor the sacrifices made by America’s combat-wounded veterans during the Purple Heart Community Designation Ceremony. This meaningful evening will reflect our city’s unwavering gratitude to those who have borne the physical and mental cost of defending our freedom.
Schedule of Events
- 5:30 PM: Community Welcome Gathering (Meeting Rooms C & D)
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6:00 PM: Military Pigeon Release (Ellis County Veterans Memorial) – A symbolic gesture honoring those who served and sacrificed with remarks by Master Sergeant Robert Bell, USMC, Retired.
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7:00 PM: Official Proclamation (Meeting Rooms A & B) – Delivered by Waxahachie City Council, formally declaring Waxahachie a designated Purple Heart Community. Plus, Posting of the Colors by the Ellis County Marine Corps League Attachment 1452 Color Guard, followed by a live performance of the National Anthem by Caroline Condor.
We invite all guests to bring photographs or mementos of their loved ones who have served in the United States Armed Forces, especially those who have received the Purple Heart.
Let’s stand together as one Waxahachie—grateful, united, and committed to those who have sacrificed so much for our nation.
Admission is free. All are welcome.
About the Purple Heart Community Program
The Purple Heart Community Program, established by the Military Order of the Purple Heart, allows cities and towns across the nation to show their support and appreciation for the sacrifices of our Purple Heart recipients. By becoming a Purple Heart City, Waxahachie publicly acknowledges our combat-wounded veterans and commits to fostering a veteran-supportive environment through civic engagement, visibility, and public remembrance.
This ceremony is not only a moment of recognition but a call to continued action—ensuring that our Purple Heart heroes are never forgotten and always honored within our community fabric.