COLUMBUS, Ind. — The local edition of the National POW/MIA Recognition Day is scheduled to take place this Friday, September 15, at 6:15 p.m., at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans behind the Bartholomew County Courthouse.
The special guest speaker this year is Iraq War Veteran Chris Fitzsimmons and Gold Star Mother Deb Kleinschmidt.
Fitzsimmons will read the names and months in captivity of each of the 55 POWs and MIAs from the area. After each name is read, Kleinschmidt will ring the bell in their honor.
Also participating in the event are:
- Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir
- Vocalist, Harvey Leggett, Pastor/Former Marine
- Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard
- Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums
Find more information about the event here.
