In case you missed this heart-warming story, Correctional Officer Cory Schreiber, who works at the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) Chain O’Lakes Correctional Facility, was awarded the Purple Heart on August 10. The surprise presentation was held at American Legion Post 215 in LaGrange, Ind. The Purple Heart was presented to Cory by Congressman Jim Banks, the representative for Indiana’s 3rd congressional district.
Cory and other soldiers were injured in September of 2006 when an improvised explosive device exploded under the Bradley Fighting Vehicle they were riding in while deployed in Hit, Iraq.
“The Department of Correction family is very proud of Officer Schreiber and grateful that he received the recognition he deserves." said IDOC Commissioner Rob Carter. "I want to also personally thank Congressman Jim Banks for his perseverance in helping make this happen.”
Read more about the events that resulted in Cory Schreiber earning the Purple Heart from these news stories published earlier this week:
- KPC Media - The News Sun: https://www.kpcnews.com/newssun/article_44c20dbf-d8c3-5881-a954-cf0b816ba85d.html
- WSBT-TV 22 South Bend: https://wsbt.com/news/local/local-veteran-receives-purple-heart-award-in-surprise-ceremony
- WNDU TV-16 South Bend: https://www.wndu.com/2020/08/11/lagrange-man-receives-purple-heart/
Cory Schreiber, left, is presented the Purple Heart he earned in 2006 by Third District Congressman Jim Banks in a special ceremony in LaGrange Monday afternoon.
Cory Schreiber, with his wife, Janet, wears the Purple Heart he earned in Iraq in 2006, but wasn’t presented to him until Monday.
Photos and captions used with permission, courtesy of KPC Media Group / Photographer Patrick Redmond
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