Today on Purple Heart Day, we remember Captain John Kalen of the United States Army. Late in the afternoon of September 16, 1969, Captain Kalen took a routine reconnaissance flight over the highlands of Pleiku, Vietnam when his aircraft was brought down by enemy fire. While over 50 years have passed since John Kalen lost his life in Vietnam, his family holds his memory and unwavering dedication to his service close to their hearts. . . . #purpleheart #purpleheartday #herostory #specopstools #veteransupport #veterans #military #militarysupport #veteranshelpingveterans #veteranbuilt #veteranmade #veteranoperated #usveterans #veteransfirst #veteransusa #veteranstrong #militarylove #homeofthebrave #veteran #warheroes #herostories #warstories #vetstories #veteranfamily #purpleheart💜 #purplehearts