Here's What These New Purple Parking Spots Mean
By Timfly
We often come across parking spots every day without giving them much attention. But that’s soon to change as a growing movement across the country looks to honor wounded veterans.
The movement, started by the Wounded Warriors Family Support organization, involves designating parking spots for men and women who suffered injuries while in combat, according to Fox News.
The plan was to paint the parking spots purple as well as put up a sign that reserves the spot for veterans. The organization is is offering free parking signs to any organizations that want them.
The idea is catching on as stores, churches and other establishments are putting up their own signs.
“There are an estimated 1.8 million Purple Heart recipients, combat wounded service members who have transitioned back into civilian life,” the organization states on their website, adding that the project is now “stretching from coast to coast.”
Volunteers have included everyone from eighth graders to other veterans. They are given purple paint rollers to help designate the free parking spaces for veterans.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart posted an image of volunteers painting a spot on its Facebook page, which generated a lot of support and attention.
This is just one of many creative ways people have chosen to honor vets and we hope to see many purple parking spots in the future.
“I was so grateful,” veteran Bobby Woody told The Military Honor of the Purple Heart, adding that the tribute left him “at a loss for words.”
Social media users hailed the project as a great idea to show support for their troops.
“Priorities well placed!” wrote one user on Facebook. “Even if the spot is empty, a good reminder for those who walk by.”
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