American Legion Post 19 to honor National POW MIA Recognition Day

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - This Friday marks National POW & MIA Recognition Day.

The day is observed every third Friday in September and honors the brave men and women who were prisoners of war and those still missing in action.

It's a time to reflect on their sacrifice and maintain the nation's commitment to bringing them home.

Local Veteran Walt Blakesley reminds us that the mission is far from over as many American families continue to await their return.

"For me, being a Vietnam Veteran, it brings back memories of the fact that there's 58,479 individuals just from that conflict that didn't make it home, that are unaccounted for. There are actions going on all over the place to help make an accounting for those individuals that have not come home," Blakesley expressed.

This Thursday at 9:00 a.m., American Legion Post 19 will host a POW & MIA breakfast including a symbolic "Table for 1" and a guest speaker.

The event is open to the public and donations are welcomed.