2022 NEWS
Michigan State University has installed POW/MIA Chairs of Honor in three locations on campus. In partnership with Rolling Thunder Michigan Chapter 5, the Michigan State Student Veterans Association, and ROTC programs, MSU Athletics has dedicated POW/MIA Chairs of Honor in Spartan Stadium, Breslin Center, and Munn Ice Arena in recognition of service members who are unaccounted for.
On Friday, November 11 a chair was dedicated in Munn Ice Arena and another in the Breslin Center. On Saturday, November 12, a chair was dedicated in Spartan Stadium. MSU plans to install Chairs of Honor at outdoor athletic facilities on campus in spring 2023. Here is a link to the MSU Athletic Department announcement: https://msuspartans.com/news/2022/11/10/general-military-honor-chairs.aspx
Rolling Thunder Inc. Michigan Chapter 5 has worked closely with the MSU Athletic Department on this project. There are more Chairs of Honor to come in several additional Michigan college campuses and sports locations. As you may know, POW/MIA Chairs of Honor is a national initiative of Rolling Thunder, Inc. Many thanks go to Michigan Chapter 5 and MSU for these recent placements.
Purdue University was scheduled to dedicate a POW/MIA Chair of Honor in the Purdue Memorial Union Great Hall at 11:30 a.m. yesterday but I don't have any follow up information or photos yet. Here is a link to the announcement: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2022/Q4/purdue-to-dedicate-pow-mia-chair-of-honor-in-purdue-memorial-union.html#:~:text=Purdue%20to%20dedicate%20POW-MIA%20Chair%20of%20Honor%20in,%28Nov.%2014%29%20in%20Purdue%20Memorial%20Union%E2%80%99s%20Great%20Hall.
Clemson University dedicated a POW/MIA Chair of Honor at Memorial Stadium on Veterans Day. Here is a link to news coverage with video: https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/11/12/clemson-honors-pow-mia-with-empty-seat-memorial-stadium/
And a link to a print story here: https://www.postandcourier.com/militarydigest/pow-mia-chair-of-honor-dedicated-at-clemsons-memorial-stadium/article_2e225b1e-61f9-11ed-9884-3785bc87e157.html
Please share this information with others!
Never give up,
Marty
(Ms.) Marty Eddy
Michigan Coordinator, National League of POW/MIA Families
On Friday, November 11 a chair was dedicated in Munn Ice Arena and another in the Breslin Center. On Saturday, November 12, a chair was dedicated in Spartan Stadium. MSU plans to install Chairs of Honor at outdoor athletic facilities on campus in spring 2023. Here is a link to the MSU Athletic Department announcement: https://msuspartans.com/news/2022/11/10/general-military-honor-chairs.aspx
Rolling Thunder Inc. Michigan Chapter 5 has worked closely with the MSU Athletic Department on this project. There are more Chairs of Honor to come in several additional Michigan college campuses and sports locations. As you may know, POW/MIA Chairs of Honor is a national initiative of Rolling Thunder, Inc. Many thanks go to Michigan Chapter 5 and MSU for these recent placements.
Purdue University was scheduled to dedicate a POW/MIA Chair of Honor in the Purdue Memorial Union Great Hall at 11:30 a.m. yesterday but I don't have any follow up information or photos yet. Here is a link to the announcement: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2022/Q4/purdue-to-dedicate-pow-mia-chair-of-honor-in-purdue-memorial-union.html#:~:text=Purdue%20to%20dedicate%20POW-MIA%20Chair%20of%20Honor%20in,%28Nov.%2014%29%20in%20Purdue%20Memorial%20Union%E2%80%99s%20Great%20Hall.
Clemson University dedicated a POW/MIA Chair of Honor at Memorial Stadium on Veterans Day. Here is a link to news coverage with video: https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/11/12/clemson-honors-pow-mia-with-empty-seat-memorial-stadium/
And a link to a print story here: https://www.postandcourier.com/militarydigest/pow-mia-chair-of-honor-dedicated-at-clemsons-memorial-stadium/article_2e225b1e-61f9-11ed-9884-3785bc87e157.html
Please share this information with others!
Never give up,
Marty
(Ms.) Marty Eddy
Michigan Coordinator, National League of POW/MIA Families
Clemson honors POW-MIA with empty seat at
Memorial Stadium
www.postandcourier.com/militarydigest/pow-mia-chair-of-honor-dedicated-at-clemsons-memorial-stadium/article_2e225b1e-61f9-11ed-9884-3785bc87e157.html
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www.foxcarolina.com/2022/11/12/clemson-honors-pow-mia-with-empty-seat-memorial-stadium/
"The Vietnam War POW/MIA Families the League represents are deeply grateful for this renewed pledge of effort and support."
A Proclamation for Veterans Day, 2022
Today, we honor generations of patriots who have earned the title of “American veteran” — a badge of courage that unites the finest group of former service members the world has ever known. With their selfless sacrifice, our Armed Forces have forged and defended the very idea of America — a promise of freedom and equality, democracy and justice, possibility and hope. We owe them an incredible debt that can never be fully repaid.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/11/07/a-proclamation-on-veterans-day-2022/?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_5_19_2022_14_55_COPY_01)
A Proclamation for Veterans Day, 2022
Today, we honor generations of patriots who have earned the title of “American veteran” — a badge of courage that unites the finest group of former service members the world has ever known. With their selfless sacrifice, our Armed Forces have forged and defended the very idea of America — a promise of freedom and equality, democracy and justice, possibility and hope. We owe them an incredible debt that can never be fully repaid.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/11/07/a-proclamation-on-veterans-day-2022/?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_5_19_2022_14_55_COPY_01)
possible Vietnam War remains repatriated from Laos
Upper Peninsula Vietnam, Korean War veterans take ‘Honor Flight’ to Washington
www.graydc.com/2022/09/28/upper-peninsula-vietnam-korean-war-veterans-take-honor-flight-washington/
www.graydc.com/2022/09/28/upper-peninsula-vietnam-korean-war-veterans-take-honor-flight-washington/
Cambria County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge to be dedicated
news.yahoo.com/cambria-county-vietnam-veterans-memorial-115500098.html
news.yahoo.com/cambria-county-vietnam-veterans-memorial-115500098.html
Vietnam War Veterans Recognized at Commemoration Event in Somers, CT
www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/vietnam-war-veterans-recognized-at-commemoration-event-in-somers/ar-AA12pBnk
www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/vietnam-war-veterans-recognized-at-commemoration-event-in-somers/ar-AA12pBnk
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In Pocatello they held their traditional ceremony at the Southeast Idaho Veterans Memorial that included a missing man table presentation and remarks from Senator Crapo's liaison on his behalf and a City Councilman on behalf of the mayors of Pocatello and Chubbuck that were out of town.
Saturday, they had the dedication of a Chair of Honor in the first collegiate football stadium in Idaho on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello. The chair is featured outside the President's Box in the newly remodeled stadium. POW*MIA Awareness Association were honored to present the world's largest POW/MIA flag on the field. They were pleased to have 2 from Boise Valley and Katy from Magic Valley join us. We certainly encouraged Boise Valley to engage Boise State to follow suit. By all accounts it was a successful event and was well received. powmiarodeo.org |
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In Castlewood, VA, the Russell County Board of Supervisors honored SFC Fred Taylor - a Castlewood native listed as missing in action from the Vietnam War. You can read a story and see pictures here (https://wcyb.com/news/local/castlewood-intersection-named-in-honor-of-service-member-missing-in-action) and below is a picture of SFC Taylor.
The Misty Experiment
The movie "The Misty Experiment" has been chosen for national distribution by American Public Television (APT).
The film has been offered this month to public television stations across the country by Maryland Public Television. It needs your help getting it shown on TV screens across the country on or near Memorial Day Weekend.
1. Find the contact information for your local station through the American Public Television (APT) website here: https://aptonline.org/pages/viewers/Index-Stations+Near+You
The film has been offered this month to public television stations across the country by Maryland Public Television. It needs your help getting it shown on TV screens across the country on or near Memorial Day Weekend.
1. Find the contact information for your local station through the American Public Television (APT) website here: https://aptonline.org/pages/viewers/Index-Stations+Near+You
On March 29th, we ran a fundraiser on Facebook for the 1,584 Americans waiting to come home from the Vietnam War. We set our goal at $1,584. Thanks to all of you who donated, we beat that goal by nearly $1,000!
Honoring President Reagan on President's Day 2022
President's Day Weekend reminds us of the deep gratitude the National League of POW/MIA Families owes to one very special President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. Without President Reagan's commitment to bring home America's military and civilian personnel not returned after the Paris Peace Accords were signed January 27, 1973, current priority on accounting for our unreturned Vietnam Veterans would not exist. For that matter, neither would the League!
President Reagan's commitment and determination, implemented by his incredible team of Vietnam Veterans serving in key positions in the White House/National Security Council, Department of Defense and State Department, the POW/MIA families' quest for answers would have disappeared by 1981. Our strongest supporters and advocates were the major Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Veterans (AMVETS), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and Jewish War Veterans (JWV). Their collective influence carried great impact at home and abroad, more recently augmented by the viable contributions of Special Operations Association (SOA) and Special Forces Association (SFA)!
On this President's Day Weekend, the POW/MIA families, America's Veterans, all now serving, and the American people - regardless of political or policy differences - should pause to recognize President Ronald Reagan for his principled effort to ensure that our country truly stands behind those who serve. America now seriously implements "Leave No Man Behind" as a commitment to all currently serving our Nation."
Ann Mills-Griffiths
Chairman of the Board/CEO
National League of POW/MIA Families
President's Day Weekend reminds us of the deep gratitude the National League of POW/MIA Families owes to one very special President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. Without President Reagan's commitment to bring home America's military and civilian personnel not returned after the Paris Peace Accords were signed January 27, 1973, current priority on accounting for our unreturned Vietnam Veterans would not exist. For that matter, neither would the League!
President Reagan's commitment and determination, implemented by his incredible team of Vietnam Veterans serving in key positions in the White House/National Security Council, Department of Defense and State Department, the POW/MIA families' quest for answers would have disappeared by 1981. Our strongest supporters and advocates were the major Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Veterans (AMVETS), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and Jewish War Veterans (JWV). Their collective influence carried great impact at home and abroad, more recently augmented by the viable contributions of Special Operations Association (SOA) and Special Forces Association (SFA)!
On this President's Day Weekend, the POW/MIA families, America's Veterans, all now serving, and the American people - regardless of political or policy differences - should pause to recognize President Ronald Reagan for his principled effort to ensure that our country truly stands behind those who serve. America now seriously implements "Leave No Man Behind" as a commitment to all currently serving our Nation."
Ann Mills-Griffiths
Chairman of the Board/CEO
National League of POW/MIA Families
$50 for 50 years
January 27th was the 49th anniversary of the 1973 "Agreement" to end the Vietnam War. President Nixon pledged to return all POWs within 60 days and account for America's MIAs. Yet, here we are, nearly 50 years later, still fighting for answers for 1,584 Missing and Unaccounted-for Americans!
Your determination, sense of purpose and commitment are needed as never before, especially to obtain answers on US personnel who were captured or alive on the ground and in immediate proximity to capture, but not returned. Their families, friends and fellow Veterans deserve an end to decades of uncertainty! The League and our VSO supporters are the best hope to obtain the expanded pace and scope of serious accounting efforts by the US and counterpart governments in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Time truly IS running out, not due to lack of available answers. Help press for serious priority, informed leadership and principled determination to reach our shared goals. We know you care. Please show your support today! Send a donation of $50, commemorating over 50 years of uncertainty.
You can donate directly here on the website by clicking the "Donate" button below, or
by texting "50" to (703) 420-3195.
Your determination, sense of purpose and commitment are needed as never before, especially to obtain answers on US personnel who were captured or alive on the ground and in immediate proximity to capture, but not returned. Their families, friends and fellow Veterans deserve an end to decades of uncertainty! The League and our VSO supporters are the best hope to obtain the expanded pace and scope of serious accounting efforts by the US and counterpart governments in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Time truly IS running out, not due to lack of available answers. Help press for serious priority, informed leadership and principled determination to reach our shared goals. We know you care. Please show your support today! Send a donation of $50, commemorating over 50 years of uncertainty.
You can donate directly here on the website by clicking the "Donate" button below, or
by texting "50" to (703) 420-3195.
American Legion Post 176 located in Springfield, Virginia. Photos taken by
Northern Virginia Coordinator Cesar Giorffino,
who is also a member of Post 176. Thank You!
Northern Virginia Coordinator Cesar Giorffino,
who is also a member of Post 176. Thank You!
Sent in by John Stryker "Tilt" Myer, now living in White Bluff, TN - Thank You!