Military Order of the Purple HeartStanley J. Spierer Chapter 711 · Greater Las Vegas
Military Order of the Purple Heart banner with the American flag, Purple Heart medal, and Stanley J. Spierer Chapter 711
Purple Heart recipients serving veterans, families, and our community.

Chapter 711 · Greater Las Vegas

Past Events

A look back at Chapter 711 ceremonies, community gatherings, school programs, and fundraisers. Have a flyer or photograph from one of these events? We would welcome a copy for the chapter archive.

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Mayor Shelley Berkley and Commander Vincent Palmieri Jr. beside the Chapter 711 Purple Heart display at City Hall
Mayor Shelley Berkley and Commander Vincent Palmieri Jr. · City Hall, August 6, 2026

Las Vegas · A Purple Heart City · August 6, 2026

Honoring Purple Heart recipients at City Hall

Las Vegas is a Purple Heart City, but August 6, 2026 marked its first National Purple Heart Day ceremony at City Hall. The City of Las Vegas and Stanley J. Spierer Chapter 711 brought the community together to honor those wounded in service and the families who stand beside them. Commander Vincent Palmieri Jr. served as master of ceremonies.

The ceremony brought together Purple Heart recipients, Gold Star families, veterans, active-duty service members, cadets, first responders, and civic leaders. Its program included:

  • Colors presented by Cheyenne Army JROTC and the National Anthem sung by Monique Maffei Hester.
  • Mayor Shelley Berkley's welcome and a City of Las Vegas proclamation.
  • A tribute to chapter namesake Stanley J. Spierer, a Navy Cross and five-time Purple Heart recipient.
  • The Missing Man Table, a moment of silence, and Echo Taps.

A historic first for Las Vegas, its Purple Heart recipients, and their families.

Purple Heart recipients and Chapter 711 members together at the Las Vegas City Hall ceremony
Purple Heart recipients and Chapter 711 members at City Hall
Cheyenne Army JROTC representative, Mayor Shelley Berkley, Vincent Palmieri Jr., and Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske at City Hall
With Mayor Berkley, Councilwoman Allen-Palenske, and Cheyenne Army JROTC.
Commander Palmieri honoring Senior Vice Commander Richard Moyer during the City Hall ceremony
Honoring Senior Vice Commander Richard Moyer as Chapter 711 Patriot of the Year.
Vincent Palmieri Jr. with a fellow veteran beside a large Purple Heart display at City Hall
Commander Palmieri with a fellow veteran at the ceremony.
Large wooden Purple Heart display bearing the words Combat Wounded
The Chapter 711 Purple Heart display.
Two-page program for the August 6 National Purple Heart Day ceremony at Las Vegas City Hall
View the ceremony program at full size.

2026

  • North Las Vegas Veterans Treatment Court graduation. Chapter 711 joined veterans and their supporters at the graduation. Shadow Ridge High School AFJROTC cadets took part and received certificates of appreciation.

    Chapter representative with AFJROTC cadets holding certificates at the court
    Recognizing the cadets’ service.

  • Las Vegas Municipal Veterans Treatment Court graduation. Veterans, families, friends, and service organizations gathered to recognize graduates and the work they put into the program.

    Court official speaking during the Veterans Treatment Court graduation
    The graduation ceremony.
    Audience of family, friends, and veterans service organizations at the graduation
    Family, friends, and community support.
  • September

    National Guard Purple Heart ceremony. Vincent Palmieri Jr. joined a ceremony near Sacramento honoring Guard members who received the Purple Heart and spoke as a fellow recipient.

    Vincent Palmieri Jr. greeting National Guard members at an outdoor ceremony
    Honoring the Guard members.

  • Las Vegas Justice Court Veterans Treatment Court graduation. Chapter 711 supported the graduates alongside community partners. Cheyenne High School Army JROTC presented the colors, and graduates received Quilts of Honor.

    Cheyenne High School Army JROTC Color Guard entering the courtroom
    Cheyenne Army JROTC Color Guard.
    Veterans Treatment Court graduate receiving a Quilt of Honor
    A graduate receives a Quilt of Honor.

  • Purple Heart Day at the Las Vegas Aviators. For the third year in a row, the Aviators recognized Purple Heart recipients on the field during the National Anthem.

    Purple Heart recipients and supporters standing with an Aviators player on the field
    Recognition on the field.
    Purple Heart recipients and supporters gathered on the baseball field
    Chapter members and supporters.

  • Welcome to Las Vegas Sign recognition. After the City Hall ceremony, Purple Heart recipients and supporters gathered at the Welcome Sign for a second public tribute.

    Vincent Palmieri Jr. speaking near the Welcome to Las Vegas sign
    Remarks at the Welcome Sign.
    Purple Heart recipients and supporters gathered at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign
    Purple Heart recipients and supporters.

  • Summerlin Patriotic Parade

  • Legacy House Centennial Hills 250th Anniversary Celebration

  • Flag Day ceremony

  • Battle Born Republican Women Flag Day Ceremony, hosted by MOPH Chapter 711

  • Mountain View Christian Church Memorial Day Celebration

  • Boulder City Memorial Day Ceremony at Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, hosted by MOPH Chapter 711 and the Nevada Department of Veterans Services

  • Palm Mortuary Fallen Heroes Ceremony

  • Bowl-A-Thon: Navy Clark High School JROTC vs. Marine Desert Pines JROTC

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2025

  • Military Order of the Purple Heart Christmas Dinner at IHOP, 9651 Trailwood Drive

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  • Las Vegas Aviators baseball game

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  • Clark County Board of County Commissioners recognition: a proclamation presented to Vincent Palmieri Jr. and the announcement of 13 new roadway signs recognizing Clark County as a Purple Heart County

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  • Memorial Day Ceremony

  • Chapter happy hour

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  • Las Vegas Veterans Treatment Court

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2024

  • Las Vegas Veterans Treatment Court

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  • 2024

    North Las Vegas Veterans Community Resource Center barbecue

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  • 2024

    Credit One Bank first annual Veterans Day celebration

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  • Painting fundraiser for MOPH Chapter 711

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2023 and 2022

  • Judge Harmony Letizia

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  • 21st Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

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  • Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser

Additional chapter highlights

  • March 16 · year to confirm

    Chapter fundraiser at BJ’s Restaurant. Proceeds supported Chapter 711 and its programs. The chapter recognized the Spring Mountain Republican Women’s Club for its support.

    Photo 1 from Chapter fundraiser at BJ’s Restaurant. Proceeds supported Chapter 711 and its programs. The chapter recognized the Spring Mountain Republican Women’s Club for its support.Photo 2 from Chapter fundraiser at BJ’s Restaurant. Proceeds supported Chapter 711 and its programs. The chapter recognized the Spring Mountain Republican Women’s Club for its support.
  • Date to confirm

    Monique Maffei’s tribute to Connie Francis and Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 711

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  • Date to confirm

    Vincent Palmieri Jr. speaking at Victory High School about his experiences as a veteran and combat veteran

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  • Date to confirm

    Chapter 711’s effort to keep the Veterans Memorial in Las Vegas, with a planned site at Thunderbird Family Sports Complex

    Photo 1 from Chapter 711’s effort to keep the Veterans Memorial in Las Vegas, with a planned site at Thunderbird Family Sports Complex