Event for National POW/MIA Day in Framingham
September 14, 2026 - The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. The date this year is Friday, September 18th. Many Americans take the time to remember those who are missing in action and still not home as well as their families.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday in the United States but it is a national observance.
Americans across our country pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are still missing in action (MIA), and their families. All military installations fly the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag, which symbolizes the nation’s remembrance of those who were imprisoned while serving in conflicts and those who remain missing.
In observance of this day we will hold gather on Friday, September 18th at our Vietnam Soldiers Statute, at the MWRTA Station, 15 Blandin Ave, Framingham, at 6:30PM.
There are 1,565 service members nationwide still listed as MIA. Of those, 39 are from Massachusetts. We will be honoring each of those brave men, who gave all in service to their country, by reading their names in remembrance of those 39 from Massachusetts.
The National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag symbolizes the United States’ resolve to never forget POW/MIAs or those who served their country in conflicts and are still missing.
In capital letters on that flag are the words: “You Are Not Forgotten”. Please join us for this solemn and important event as we live up to those words.
This event is weather dependent. For more information on this event, please contact event organizer Jim Pillsbury at 508 877 6009 jamesmpillsbury@gmail.com,