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# Holiday for Heroes: Marlene Rodriquez
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/lidia-celebrates-america/extras/lidia-celebrates-america-holiday-heroes-marlene-rodriquez/
- Published: 2024-04-02T22:52:50.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-21T08:47:04.000Z
- Description: Marlene Rodriquez talks with Lidia Bastianich about her Purple Heart medal.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Lidia Celebrates America, #ZZZ_Show_73725357-5345-4d91-b1dc-7769ddf28616, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_5c1bb2e9-7a46-4476-a1a9-b97e3167010e, #extra

Marlene Rodriquez served three tours of Iraq before sustaining injuries that forced her to retire; she is one of only 500 women to be awarded the Purple Heart. In this clip she shows Lidia Bastianich her medal, and talks about what it means to her.