POW/MIA Day set for Sept. 17

The Combined Patriotic Organizations of Morgan County observes its annual POW/MIA Day on Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. in Cotaco Park at the Morgan County Courthouse.

O.J. Hyde, commander of Wheeler Brown Hendrix Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11, said the event will feature a candlelight ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action. Former POW John Burnett will speak.

“The public is invited,” Hyde said. “Come and help us remember our heroes.”

RONNIE THOMAS

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