The Purple Heart is a medal given to any service member injured, wounded or killed in combat. And each year, those recipients are honored on August 7th -- Purple Heart Day. Doctor Tom Waters, a local veteran and Purple Heart recipient himself, is helping to organize the annual Pahrump event that marks the day. And with social distancing in mind, he says, right now, everything is a go. The Purple Heart Day ceremony in Pahrump is Friday, August 7th, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. It will be held at the Veterans Memorial at Chief Tecopa Cemetery, located on East Street.