Local Family Recalls Dad's Time as POW

This Friday, September 20th is POW/MIA/KIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action/Killed in Action) Recognition Day, a day set aside each year on the third Friday in September to remember those that gave their life in the line of service, or in this case, was a Prisoner of War, and lived.

Memories of time spent in the military aren't always ones that people (the veteran) want to share with others. This is true especially if the experience was negative and the last thing they want to do is relive that memory and time all over again. Some things are just better tucked away in a foot locker, slid und...