POW-MIA Recognition Day

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter regarding Prisoners of War-Missing in Action Recognition Day. We should honor the men and women who served and sacrificed to keep our America free, and to salute the families of the missing who continue to keep the candle of hope alive today.

There are too many of our people who are missing and unaccounted for from the wars which our nation has been involved in, going back as far as World War II. They are our military and civilians who are our mothers, fathers, sons and daughters.

A lot of these wars ended a long time ago but we still should pause and remember their sacrifices. I cannot imagine how I would feel if I lost my husband or family member for this length of time, days, months and yes, even decades. They deserve an answer.

I would be remiss if I did not remind everyone to thank every veteran and give them your appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices and for our freedom.

Let us today and every day try and remain strong in our love for our great America that so many fought and are still fighting and sacrificing their lives for.

May God bless our former POW-MIAs and keep our military wherever they may be safe, and may God always continue to bless the United States of America and keep her free.

Just pause and remember the many blessings that are bestowed upon us daily. Remember freedom is not free, it is a gift. Cherish it while you can.

In closing I wish to invite everyone to the POW-MIA remembrance on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Circle in Sebring.

Come out and join us and let us recommit ourselves to remaining strong in our devotion to the principles for which so many courageously fought and sacrificed and are still doing today.

Suzanne Krueger, Patriotic Instructor

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3880

Lake Placid 