Monticello’s Sharp Awarded 3rd Purple Heart
May 9th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Jackie Sharp, of Monticello, received his 2nd and 3rd award of the Purple Heart, and also received the Combat Action Badge, at a Purple Heart Ceremony, late last month.
PVT Sharp was assigned to Bravo Company, 70th Engineer Battalion, serving as a Combat Engineer in Afghanistan.
While on route clearance missions, on June 5th, and then again on July 21,2007,  his vehicle was struck by improvised explosiv devices, which casued Private Sharp’s combat injuries.
Jackie is the son of the late Donald Sharp and Debra Sharp.
His mother, Debra, and his grandmother, Dorothy Sharp, attended the ceremony, which was held in San Antonio, TX.
Jackie’s many family members and friends wish to express their support for Jackie, and the example that he has set, as well as appreciating the sacrifice that he has made, while serving his Country.
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Congratulations Mr. Sharp. You’re un-selfish actions in the face of danger make everyone in Monticello very proud. Keep up the important work and please stay safe!
Congratulations, Jackie way to go on your outstanding achievements.
just wanted to say again how proud i am of you!! i love you lots & miss you!!!
Way to go Jackie. I am so proud of you. You have grown to be such a fine young man. I’m honored to say I have known you since you were a child. Thank you for your sacrifices for our country. Your family has been blessed with a soldier in the family and will be blessed because of your service. Keep up the good work and be safe until we see you again.
Jackie, I am so very proud of all you have done. The sacrifices you have made. Most people will never understand all you sacrificed. I am so very proud to see the changes in you. You are an AMERICAN HERO !!! I love you
Aunt Susan
I have not met Jackie but after reading his stories, descriptive words such as American, patriot, bravery, selflessness, honor, and plenty of grit come to mind.
God bless you Jackie Sharp, your family, and all of the men and women serving in our military..
Jackie, that is very impressive. I am very proud of you, I dont know you, but you sound like a very brave man. Keep up the good work, and stay strong! I just had a family member deployed so like I told him keep your head up and stay strong, be safe and have fun!