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Jurgensen invited to witness Trump host a National Purple Heart Day event

By The National Desk Published Aug 8, 2025, 2:23 p.m. President Trump hosts a National Purple Heart Day event to highlight the achievements of the brave men and women of our armed forces, most of which come with grave personal sacrifice. READ ARTICLE

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Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Honors 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame Inductee Sgt. Randy Jurgensen

By Andrea Stewart Cousins Published May 27, 2025, 5:37 p.m. New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins proudly inducted Sgt. Randy Jurgensen, of Dobbs Ferry, into the New York Senate Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2025. READ ARTICLE

Gene Hackman’s friend and legendary NYPD mentor, 91 — the last living ‘French Connection’ detective

By Philip Messing Published April 12, 2025, 11:00 a.m. The death of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman saddened millions — and a legendary ex-NYPD detective who tutored him in his most famous screen role in “The French Connection” is feeling his loss more than most. READ ARTICLE

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Retired NYPD Detective Randy Jurgensen honored for 1968 heroism

By Fox 5 Live Published July 08, 2024, 10:34 a.m. Retired NYPD Detective Randy Jurgensen was honored Thursday for his heroism apprehending a suspect who shot a police officer in 1968, all while being off-duty, in plain clothes and without backup. READ ARTICLE

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