Friends and family of a Vietnam veteran symbolically honored him with a Purple Heart medal he never received 55 years ago while recovering in Japan. Many know Lester F. Wray III as “Ripper ...

But his medals, including a Purple Heart--were lost since then. It was found just this month, and the story of its return is miraculous. This all started about a month ago. Our officers ...

A few fans are honoring the Purple One, who passed away in April, by decorating "Princemas trees" -- festive holiday firs adorned with everything from purple bulbs to a delightful Prince tree topper.