National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Today, September 19, 2008, is had been declared. National POW/MIA Recognition Day. On this day, we honor the brave and patriotic Americans who were held as prisoners of war, and we remember those who are still missing in action. For their valor and selfless devotion to protect the country they love, our Nation owes them a debt we can never fully repay. On this day we underscore our commitment and pledge to those who are still missing in action and to their families that we will not rest until we have achieved the fullest possible accounting for every member of our Armed Forces missing in the line of duty.
To observe this important day, the National League of Families POW/MIA flag is flown over the Capitol, the White House, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and other locations across our country. The flag is a solemn reminder of our Nation’s enduring obligation and promise to our courageous service members who remain missing and a tribute to those who have been imprisoned while serving their country in conflicts around the world.
This excerpt was taken for the President of the United States Proclamation.
You may ask, "why is this being posted." It is posted because we should honor our Veterans as well as our service men and women who protect the liberties of this great country.
Everyone is entitle to an opinion. However, if you disagree, please do not respond with negative remarks. The veterans and service men/women deserve better. Thanks!
