Framingham Event Planned For National POW/MIA Day

FRAMINGHAM, MA—The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year, observed this year on Friday, Sept. 21.

Many Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their families. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday in the United States but it is a national observance.

Americans across our country pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war, as well as those who are still missing in action, and their families, said the announcement. All military installations fly the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag.

Veteran rallies are a part of this national day of recognition, and in Framingham, the ceremony is being held on Friday, Sept. 21, at the POW/MIA memorial statue, 15 Blandin Ave., at 6 p.m.

There are 1,594 service members nationwide still listed as MIA. Of those, 39 are from Massachusetts.

"We will be honoring each of those brave men, who gave all in service to their country, and will be reading their names and lighting a candle in remembrance for those 39 from Massachusetts," said the announcement. Speakers for this event include: Vietnam Veteran Ed Carr.

The National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag symbolizes the United States’ resolve to never forget POWs or those who served their country in conflicts and are still missing.

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