Aug. 7 declared annual ‘Purple Heart Day’ in county
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Vietnam Veteran Bruce Gant, left, is presented with the framed proclamation from Commissioner Kent Woerner designating Rabun County as a “Purple Heart County.” Gant is a two-time Purple Heart Recipient and was honored at the meeting along with Purple Heart recipient Roy DeFoor. Commission Chairman Greg James called the men heroes.
Rabun County is now considered a “Purple Heart County” thanks to a resolution passed by commissioners during Tuesday’s Sept. 22 regular meeting.
“A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Rab…
