National POW/MIA Recognition Day, hosted by The Dalles Post of the American Legion at the Mid-Columbia Veterans Memorial at Sorosis Park on Sept. 18, honored prisoners of war (POW) and remembered those who are still listed as missing in action (MIA).
POW/MIA Recognition Day: From left to right, Air Force Veteran Carl Gentry, Korean War / Navy Veteran “Max” Maxwell and wife Jean, and Wasco County Commissioner Scott Hege attend the Sept. 18 National POW/MIA Recognition Day, hosted by The Dalles Post of the American Legion at the Mid-Columbia Veterans Memorial at Sorosis Park. The day honored prisoners of war (POW) and remembered those who are still listed as missing in action (MIA).
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Mid-Columbia Veterans Memorial.
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Left to right: Air Force Veteran Carl Gentry, Korean War / Navy Veteran "Max" Maxwell and his wife Jean. In the background the flag detail was provided by the Patriot Guard Riders.
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Two Western Bluebirds take a bath while a White-breasted Nuthatch gets a drink in the water fountain at the park.
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Several painted rocks of "Kilroy Was Here" were at the base of the Veterans Memorial. These rocks were inspired by a famous World War II graffiti meme seen on equipment and buildings throughout the war.
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Though the weather is turning cooler, for this squirrel there is more refreshing than a cool drink in the last days of summer.
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