CHAPTER PURPOSE 

To preserve the proud legacy of the Purple Heart Medal.

SEPT-OCT

2026

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Greetings to All!

We had a fantastic breakfast with the Elks Lodge honoring Purple Heart veterans. Thanks to all who attended. I believe we set a record for the number of guests.


Four awards were given to those who have supported us. Congressman Gus Bilirakis was given a very rare Lifetime Achievement Award for his service to the veterans and citizens of Citrus County, the State of Florida and the Nation. 


He has been instrumental in obtaining the new Veterans Clinic for

Citrus County and so much more. 


Congressman Bilirakis staff members Colby Dawson and Angel Osteen received MOPH Distinguished Service Awards for exemplary performance on behalf of the veterans and citizens of Citrus County. 


David Kleiman received an award for his outstanding

special event honoring CWO4 Aaron A Weaver that raised $6,000.00 for Chapter 776. We are so very fortunate to live in a County among citizens who support and honor veterans like nowhere else I am aware of.


Our informal breakfast outings have been very enjoyable for those Patriots who have attended. Reports are the same for the Ladies' monthly luncheons.


Come and join us!


As always, continue to look out for one another. We are family!


Richard Hunt

Commander

Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 Military Order of the Purple Heart, P.O. Box 1345, Lecanto, FL 34460-1345

Tel: 352-637-3265 or 352-382-3847 Email: info@citruspurpleheart.org