JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33 and American Legion Post 10, and their auxiliaries, plan to hold the annual prisoner of war/missing in action (POW/MIA) recognition ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the POW/MIA Memorial.
All members, guests and the public are welcome. The event will occur rain or shine. The memorial is located on 12 Riley Road, near the intersection of Route 4 and Riley Road, at the beginning of the Memorial Bridge crossing the Androscoggin River. Ample parking is available beside the Ski Depot, and across the road at the Riverside Quick Stop.
This is the 33rd consecutive year that the ceremony has occurred. It will include the arrival of the United Bikers of Maine and American Legion riders, under escort of local sheriffs and police departments. The event also features recognition of local POW/MIAs, laying of a wreath, local singers and musicians performing patriotic songs, and local firing squad and honor guard units.
Call VFW Post 3335 for more information at 207-897-5112.
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