Republic file photo Devin Malson, guest speaker, shares some of his family’s memories during the national POW/MIA recognition day ceremony at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans, Friday, September 17, 2021
The National POW/MIA Recognition Day is 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Bartholomew County Courthouse in downtown Columbus.
Music will be provided by the Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums led by Kevin Konetzka. Emcee will be Zack Ellison, a Marine veteran.
The National Anthem will be performed by the Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir and the invocation will be given by vocalist Harvey Leggett, a pastor and former Marine, who will also give the benediction.
Guest speaker will be Melissa Hill DAR historian and Past Regent for the Joseph Hart Chapter in Bartholomew County. Hill will present a story about her uncle Frank Woodruff Buckles, a World War I veteran and a World War II prisoner of war, who died in 2011.
The Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard, the Patriot Award Recipient, will provide the rifle volley and “Taps” will be performed by Pam Schmelz, Columbus City Band.
The event is supported by the VFW Post 1987, the American Legion Post 24 and AMVETS Post 509.
Printing for the programs was donated by The Republic.
