Photos of the annual POW/MIA Recognition Day event.
POW/MIA Recognition Day
1 of 23
Carla Clark | For The Republic
Veteran Chris Fitzsimmons and Cody Fitzsimmons visit the memorial during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The bell that will be rung during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The POW/MIA Table during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums, Kevin Konetzka, at left, Jeff Burgmeier, and Mike Kutsko during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Emcee Zack Ellison, Marine Veteran, gives the welcome during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Veteran Bob Miller is recognized during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Emcee Zack Ellison, Marine Veteran gives the welcome during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Veteran A.C. Reeves plays "To The Colors" during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Columbus Indiana Children's Choir, at left, sings the National Anthem during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic People stand with hands over hearts as the Columbus Indiana Children's Choir sings the National Anthem during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic People stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Harvey Leggett gives the invocation during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Braden Olds holds flowers for his best friend who is singing in the Columbus Indiana Children's Choir during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Deb Kleinschmidt, Gold Star Mother, rings the bell as each name is read during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Veteran Chris Fitzsmimmons reads the names of the those who are POW/MIAs and Deb Kleinschmidt, Gold Star Mother, rings the bell after each name is read during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Melissa Hill, DAR Historian presents a story about her uncle, Frank Woodruff Buckles, WWI Veteran, during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Melissa Hill, DAR Historian presents a story about her uncle, Frank Woodruff Buckles, WWI Veteran, during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Harvey Leggett sings Proud To Be An American during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Mike Asher, Midnight Express, records the choir as Susan Thayer Fye and Barbara Hull look on during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic The Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard performs the Rifle Volley during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic
The Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard stands at attention as Pam Schmelz, Columbus City Band, plays Taps during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Pam Schmelz, Columbus City Band, plays Taps during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Photos and a magazine cover of WWI Veteran Frank Woodruff Buckles on display during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony held at the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday September, 15, 2023.
