In 2022, Commander Gerald McMasters and VFW Post 4442 in Elm Grove, WV started the “Purple Heart Parking Project,” with the purpose of honoring our Nation’s veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart Medal by dedicating reserved parking spaces at businesses for the combat warriors. Thanks to the efforts of VFW Post 4442 50 signs have been placed throughout Wheeling and at all WV DMVs.
Seeing the importance of this initiative, the City of Weirton continued the project by
dedicating parking spaces at the Weirton Municipal Building and at the Millsop Community Center for Purple Heart Medal recipients.
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, a ceremony was held to dedicate the parking spaces and to recognize local Purple Heart Medal recipients R. Steve Roberts, Paul Buffington, Douglas Kiraly, John Radvansky, Master Sergeant James Beeman , Jack Enerst, Frank Haber , and Ian Hurst.
Thank you to all the brave men and women who selflessly risk their lives to protect our Nation against enemy forces. The City of Weirton salutes you!
