An Iraqi War combat veteran with ties to Mitchell received a long overdue recognition Thursday. Senator Mike Rounds presented the Purple Heart medal to Jerry Stravia…..
Stravia suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2007, and his case went through years of appeals up to the Secretary of the Army who approved the honor.
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Stravia says it felt “not real”….
Stravia’s wife, children and other family members were on hand as well.