Section 683.146 - Purple Heart Day(1) August 7 of each year is designated as "Purple Heart Day."(2) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating August 7 as "Purple Heart Day." Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of the state are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in any branch of the United States Armed Services. s.15, ch. 2012-159; s.2, ch. 2012-199.