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Two Floridians Expected to Receive the Purple Heart

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TALLAHASSEE, FL. (WTXL) - Two Floridians are honored for the heroism during the Fort Hood Shooting in 2009.

Monday Governor Rick Scott honored Private First Class Justin Johnson from Punta Gorda, Florida and Staff Sergeant Patrick Zeigler from Orange County, Florida. Both men are expected to be awarded Purple Heart Medals for their bravery during the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.

President Obama is expected to sign legislation authorizing Purple Heart Medals after passage of the bill in the US House and US Senate.