UBA reporters record oral histories of veterans on Purple Heart Day.

On August 7, 2016, the National Court Reporters Foundation held a special event to commemorate Purple Heart Day.  Veterans were given an opportunity to tell their stories while court reporters transcribed their every word.

Local media was present to showcase this project and these Purple Heart recipients.  Read the full story in the October issue of the JCR magazine.

PHOTOS FROM THE 2016 PURPLE HEART DAY EVENT

Barbara Wichmann records Jim Furlong’s oral history, which will be preserved at the Library of Congress.

Donna Urlaub transcribes word for word as John Domina and Kenneth Laforge recount their experiences while serving together.

Veteran Allen Bush’s oral history will be preserved as written history by volunteer court reporter Katie Elliott.