On Monday, Longmeadow, Mass. honored a survivor of the July 3, 1944 bombing at its first Purple Heart Day ceremony. Samuel E. Hatch was honored along with four other servicemen who received the Purple Heart during their military service. For more, see the report by Western Mass News/Channel 40: http://www.westernmassnews.com/story/36079107/longmeadow-honors-purple-heart-recipients#.WYpem5FGfHI.email.
