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Gretchen Erickson, of the Veterans Heritage Project, left, shows former Army SSgt. Phillip Hooper, 95, his replacement Purple Heart medal at a ceremony in Destin, as Kadance Fredericksen, center, and Clara Beth LaFollette, right, look on. Clara had interviewed Mr. Hooper for the Project and he mentioned he had lost track of his medal over the years. The medal was re-awarded at the Crispy Warrior breakfast. [MICHAEL SNYDER/DAILY NEWS]Gretchen Erickson, of the Veterans Heritage Project, left, and former Army SSgt. Phil Hooper, 95, smile during the applause after he received his replacement Purple Heart medal at a ceremony in Destin. Niceville student Clara Beth LaFollette had interviewed Mr. Hooper for the Project and he mentioned he had lost track of his medal over the years. [MICHAEL SNYDER/DAILY NEWS]Former Army SSgt Phillip Hooper holds his re-awarded Purple Heart medal after receiving it in a ceremony in Destin. Mr. Hooper was interviewed by the Veterans Heritage Project, and mentioned he had lost track of the medal over the years. The veterans group Crispy Warriors hosted the ceremony. [MICHAEL SNYDER/DAILY NEWS]William Patterson, commander of local Chapter 811 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, right, presents a citation as Gretchen Erickson, of the Veterans Heritage Project, left, helps former Army SSgt. Phil Hooper, 95, receive his replacement Purple Heart medal at a ceremony in Destin. [MICHAEL SNYDER/DAILY NEWS]
