Purple Heart Finally Honors Invisible Wounds | Duluth News

After years of waiting, two decorated veterans—retired Lt. Col. James Mosser and Sgt. 1st Class Amity Marver—are finally honored with the Purple Heart for traumatic brain injuries sustained from IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their invisible wounds took decades to be officially recognized, but thanks to relentless advocacy by U.S. Senator Tina Smith and Major General Shawn Manke, their sacrifices are now formally acknowledged. Both veterans expressed profound gratitude, reflecting on resilience, adaptation, and the enduring cost of service—even when the scars aren’t visible. This moment is a powerful tribute to perseverance and the unwavering support that made recognition possible. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37dcdc70fc768c15