On Aug. 7, the West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693 Veterans Committee honored patriots of the Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 Military Order of Purple Heart by hosting the annual Purple Heart breakfast. This is the 12th year the Elks have honored fallen heroes and wounded warriors. This event commemorated the 239th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Pictured are Joanne Hepner, Veterans Chair, and Curt Ebitz of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.