Purple Hearted Heroes

was Performed by Patricia Sofokles

Patty Sofolkes is the City's Ceremonial

singer for most events in and around

Newburgh New York The Newburgh City

Parade finished up at General Washington's Headquarters

about 12:30 am May 26th,2008

at that time Patricia Sofokles

performed four patriotic songs,one of

which was"Purple Hearted Heroes"

New York Military Academy Performed the song with their 24 piece Marching Band. It's Bandmaster, Petty Officer Roland James was kind enough to write his own arrangement and was eager to perform it at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor New York near the cantonment on Temple Hill Rd on the 24th of May 2008 at 1pm and then again on Memorial Day after the Parade on mains Street in Cornwall NY

The Hasbrouck House

served as Washington's headquarters during the Revolutionary War from April 1782 until August 1783. It was chosen for its comparatively safe location north of the strategically important West Point. The 7,000 troops of the Continental Army were encamped near what is today known as Vails Gate, a few miles to the southwest.In the Headquarters at Hasbrouck House, Washington rejected a suggestion to institute an American monarch y and defused the threat of a mutiny among his officers over pay and pensions. He also created and first awarded the Badge of Military Merit which became the forerunner of the Purple Heart On April 19th, 1783, Washington issued an order for the "cessation of hostilities", which formally ended the the fighting of the Revolutionary War.

“ Warren you have an Honorable Quest

for the Purple Hearters. Success will be

imminent. Semper Fi! ”

Grandmaster Gary Alexander

US Marine Corps And Special Forces Instructor

Warren has the heart of all America and is deeply committed to our country with his love, loyalty, words and music.”

Grandmaster Rick Lenchus

US Marine Corps And Special Forces Instructor

“This is a fantastic tribute to those who have given their all for America. They each bear the scars of their commitment and sacrifice every day while we enjoy the protections of their efforts. Warren has done a trememdous thing by writing this song to recognize and immortalize our "Purple Hearted Heroes”

Barry Sigismondi

Feature Role in “Flags of your Fathers”

With great Humality and Honor I gladly join forces with all who served and received the Purple Heart. I made it just in time to kick off the Tet Offensive! I landed in NAM on 27Dec 1967. Was stationed 5 Mile south of the DMZ when Tet begain. Lasted only 5 and one half months before being shipped to Okinawa with (3) Purples Hearts, and still wear them proudly today. Let Freedom Ring, from SEA to shining SEA! Semper Fi. Sgt Carte, W.C.

“I myself am a Purple Heart recipient “

This is an awesome tribute to the servicemen that gave thier all for America,and were wounded to protect the liberity and freedom for those Americans to be free. I myself am a Purple Heart recepiant nd i want to thank You tihs vidio and songmerica,and were wounded to protect the liberty and freedom for those Americans to be free.

Donald Miller

25th Infantry Division Association’

my Father was a scout with the 77th Infantry in the Pacific during WWII. The 77th fought in Guam, Leyte, the Ryukas, Ie Shima, and Okinawa. He was awarded the bronze star at Leyte and a silver star on Ie Shima. He was awarded the purple heart in Okinawa. He died in 2002, but I am sure he would like this song.

James Hodges Alabama, USA

A wonderful song by a wonderful songwriter.

“Purple Hearted Heroes” is a masterful song that hit's home!

How can we ever forget our heroes? We can't..!!

This song is a testament to all those who sacrificed in the name of freedom.

Larry Migliore

Diamond Member Songwriters Guild of America