From Shelbyville Times-Gazette
Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) recognition was the focus of the September meeting of Shelbyville/Bedford County Vietnam Era Veterans. Retired Sgt. Major Larry E. Williams was guest speaker.
Three commanders from local area American Legion posts were in attendance at last week’s meeting, in addition to one AmVet commander.
Members of the crowd listen to guest speaker Sgt. Major Larry E. Williams during the September meeting of the Vietnam Era Veterans.
(Submitted photo)
Chaplain Jason Porter opened the meeting with the pledge to the American flag and also led in prayer. He spoke briefly about the POW/MIA table which was set in remembrance of all POW’s/MIA’s.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Sept. 20. A local prayer assembly is planned for that day at noon. Box lunches will be served for all veterans in attendance.
Veteran Tom Taylor highlighted the staggering statistics of those who are considered POW/MIA, quoting from the Sept. issue of The American Legion Magazine.
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