Friday May 4 | Chicago Sun-Times
Hammond soldier awarded Purple Heart; Injured in explosion that killed 4
Indiana National Guard Spc. Douglas Rachowicz stands at attention while Brigadier General Joe Osburn pins a Purple Heart on his chest during ceremony Friday May 4, 2012 at the guard armory in Valparaiso.
Injured Hammond vet comes home to hero's welcome
Pvt. Douglas Rachowicz reacts after recognizing Zach Carter in the crowd of people welcoming him home outside Cabellas in Hammond Tuesday April 10, 2012.