Orange Beach proclaimed a Purple Heart City

Orange Beach proclaimed a Purple Heart City
In front of Purple Heart recipients and other veterans, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and the Orange Beach City Council on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 proclaimed that Orange Beach is a “Purple Heart City” and that all Orange Beach citizens are encouraged to show their appreciation for the sacrifices the Purple Heart recipients have made in defending our freedoms. Among the veterans in attendance were: Whitney Echols, an Army veteran who earned a Purple Heart in the Vietnam War; Fred Stiner, an Army veteran who earned a Purple Heart in the Vietnam War; Eddie Spratlin, an Army veteran who earned a Purple Heart in the Vietnam War; Brandon Lloyd, an Army veteran who earned a Purple Heart while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to the “Purple Heart City” proclamation, the city will place “Welcome to Our Purple Heart Community” signs next to the “Welcome to Orange Beach” signs on the beach highway, Canal Road and the Foley Beach Express.