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POW/MIA VIGIL AND FREEDOM RIDE
JUNE 16, 2011 ~ THURSDAY @ 7:00 PM
HESKY PARK MEREDITH
23rd Anniversary of the Vigil
18th Anniversary of the Freedom Ride
We need your help to locate next-of-kin of NH POWs
We are urgently seeking next-of-kin of New Hampshire POWs who died in captivity during 
WWII or the Korean War. 31 of 61 have been contacted. If you are a family member or know the family of a POW who so died, please get in touch with me.
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I can be reached by email at:
allangavan@gmail.com or 603-253-9359.
Thank you,
Allan Gavan
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The Military Order of the Purple Heart, NH Veterans of Foreign Wars, NH Chapter Am. Ex-Prisoners of War Cordially invite you to the annual POW Recognition Day Ceremony
On Saturday, April 10 2010... The ceremony will take place at 11:30 AM at the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH. The Award of the Purple Heart will be presented to next-of-kin accepting on behalf of POWs who died in captivity. The brief ceremony will take place at the POW monument. The ceremony is opened to everyone, and all are welcomed.
and enforce a bill that states that the only recognizable description
for POW/MIA's is the designations POW and MIA. The governor signed it into law this morning in front of a group of about 75-100 people, and in addition he signed our POW/MIA petition that will go to the President
and Congress asking them to direct the DOD to restore this designation.
The Governor also announced that he will be sending a letter to the President on this matter, and in addition will be asking the the Chairman of the National Governors Association to present this to all Governors. Senator Jack Barnes, has drafted a letter asking the same that he will be sending to all the governors and some Congressional leaders.On the petition signed by the Governor also appears the signatures of Representatives, Senators and two WW II former POW's.Attached you will find copies of the Bill, the passed legislation and the Governors proposed letter.
We are honored to be able to help the NH Gold Star Mothers with promoting the sale of these 
patches. The patches are 3" and come in four different versions: Gold Star Family ~ Gold Star Father ~ Gold Star Dad and Gold Star Mother.
The patches are $5.00 each plus shipping/handling.
If you would like to order one or more of these patches click here to download order form.
Vist the NH Gold Star Mothers site for more information
These patches are available for Gold Star Family members only
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
When : Third Friday of September
POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day of remembrance and hope for the speedy and safe return of American Prisoners of War, and those still Missing in Action. It also seeks the return of the remains of fallen soldiers.
The first official commemoration of POW/MIAs was July 18, 1979. It was the result of resolutions passed in Congress. The first national ceremony was held on this date. Over the next several years, it was held in varying dates of the year. Finally, in 1986, The National League of Families proposed the third Friday in September as a day to recognize and remember POW/MIAs. This date was selected, as it is not associated with any wars. Each year, the president of the United States issues a proclamation on this day.
Did you know? Federal law requires the POW/MIA flag to be flown on the following days:
- Armed Forces Day, May 16
- Memorial Day, May 25
- Flag Day, June 14
- Independence Day, July 4
- POW/MIA Day, 3rd Friday of September
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11
You will also notice the POW/MIA flag flown at all US Post office buildings, Veterans Administration, military memorial facilities, and many U.S. government buildings.
Please take a few moments today, to remember our missing soldiers, and those held as prisoners of war. Attend a ceremony in your area. Say a prayer for POWs and MIAs. Also, write to your senators and congressman to urge continued and increased effort towards bringing every service man and woman home. POW Recognition Day History
As time goes on remains are found
And another finds his way back home
After years spent lost on foreign shores
Feeling forgotten and left all alone.
But they will never be forgotten
By the Country they went off to serve
We will search until all are returned
To loved ones, the least they all deserve.
There are new ways to identify
DNA can tell, just who they may be
Those lost in those past conflicts
A Hero home, their final destiny.
War is so terrible and horrific
Worse for the POW and the MIA
All of those unaccounted for
Compounds the price they chose to pay.
Each year, we should all remember
Those we lost in the fog of War
Better yet, take a moment every day
While we appreciate what they fought for.
POW/MIA Recognition Day
Dedicated to honor their memory
For the time or life they gave
To keep this, 'The Land of the Free'.
Del 'Abe' Jones
09.13.2007
Weekly POW/MIA Vigil ~ Meredith NH
When: Every Thursday evening
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Heskey Park, Meredith, NH
Longest running continuous vigil in America.
Location is the POW Memorial in Hesky Park, Meredith NH
rjones@lrgh.org for additional information
When: 1st Wednesday of every month.
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Veterans Park on Elm Street
When: Every Thursday evening
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Veteran's Memorial Park