CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — August 7 is Purple Heart Day, a time to honor and remember those wounded or killed in combat. The Purple Heart is more than just a wartime honor — it's a symbol of continued community support for veterans who have sacrificed for their country.

"I've been asked if I would do it all over again and knowing what I know today, I would still do it all over again," said Jeremy Holmes, an Army Purple Heart veteran.

Holmes served from 2009 to 2013 in the Army, expressing immense pride in his service.

"Every time I put on that uniform, so much pride," Holmes said.

But one early morning in 2011, everything changed for Holmes and his fellow soldiers stationed in Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom.

"We were all just getting up, getting our day started and that's whe

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