Chas. Co. Commissioners to Host POW/MIA Flag Ceremony
The Charles County Board of Commissioners and the Charles County Sheriff's Office will join states and counties across the nation in recognizing the sacrifices and services of our military servicemen and women who were prisoners of war (POW) or are missing in action (MIA) On Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore Street in La Plata).
Charles County will be the first county in Maryland to officially fly the POW/MIA at local government buildings and welcome citizens to be a part of this special event.
The POW/MIA flag will fly yearlong at the Charles County Government Building and at the Charles County Sheriff's Office headquarters in La Plata in memory of Mr. Frances Desales Wills, a Charles County resident who remains MIA, and in honor of all those were imprisoned while serving in conflicts.
The 2012 national POW/MIA Recognition Day theme, "Until They Are Home," especially recognizes family members of POW/MIAs, many of whom continue to wait for the return of their loved ones. We have extended an invitation to family members of Charles County POW/MIAs, and we look forward to having them be present to witness this special ceremony. Limited seating will be available starting at 10:30 a.m. Special seating requirements will be accommodated as space permits.
For more information, contact Ms. Kim Simonson, Executive Assistant, at 301-645-0576 or SimonsoK@CharlesCounty.org. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
The Charles County Board of Commissioners and the Charles County Sheriff's Office will join states and counties across the nation in recognizing the sacrifices and services of our military servicemen and women who were prisoners of war (POW) or are missing in action (MIA) On Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore Street in La Plata).
Charles County will be the first county in Maryland to officially fly the POW/MIA at local government buildings and welcome citizens to be a part of this special event.
The POW/MIA flag will fly yearlong at the Charles County Government Building and at the Charles County Sheriff's Office headquarters in La Plata in memory of Mr. Frances Desales Wills, a Charles County resident who remains MIA, and in honor of all those were imprisoned while serving in conflicts.
The 2012 national POW/MIA Recognition Day theme, "Until They Are Home," especially recognizes family members of POW/MIAs, many of whom continue to wait for the return of their loved ones. We have extended an invitation to family members of Charles County POW/MIAs, and we look forward to having them be present to witness this special ceremony. Limited seating will be available starting at 10:30 a.m. Special seating requirements will be accommodated as space permits.
For more information, contact Ms. Kim Simonson, Executive Assistant, at 301-645-0576 or SimonsoK@CharlesCounty.org. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.