Maland was the first U.S. Border Patrol Agent killed in the line ... His family asks any donations in his name be made to the Purple Heart Fund or Retired Paws Foundation.
After racial inequalities prevented World War II veteran Osceola "Ozzie" Fletcher from receiving a Purple Heart after his return ... Applying for Visa at U.S. Border ...
The Purple Heart is awarded to military members who are injured and killed in combat, through an act of terrorism or by friendly fire. It acknowledges the physical sacrifice of service to the nation.