USO Supporter, 

I'm Kionte Storey.

As a retired Marine and combat veteran, I know firsthand the sacrifices service members make. While on a patrol in Afghanistan, an IED explosion took my right leg.

I didn't serve for a medal, but receiving the Purple Heart is something I carry with me every day. There have been so many that have received this medal before me and many after, representing our service and sacrifice.

Today is Purple Heart Day. It's a time to recognize the men and women who were wounded or lost their lives in action and their families. I can tell you from personal experience, the support of fellow Americans means so much during one of the most challenging times a service member can face.

Will you put your name beside mine on the USO's Purple Heart Day Card honoring Purple Heart recipients? We have a goal of getting 25,000 people to add their signatures to show your supportand we know we can count on you.

Recovery doesn't end when service members leave the battlefield, and that's where the USO steps in.

At USO Warrior and Family Centers, those healing from injuries find a place to rest, get visits from canine therapy dogs, connect with loved ones and focus on moving forward. Support like this helps service members rebuild and continue on.

When you sign the USO's Purple Heart Day Card, you help send a message to heroes and their families across the world: You are not forgotten, your sacrifice matters and we stand with you.

So please, take a moment to add your name today.

For the People Who Serve,

Kionte Storey
Corporal, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)
Purple Heart Recipient