POW/MIA Ceremony

Louis Blanding Fowler, former prisoner of war and World War II veteran, salutes U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers after speaking at during a ceremony recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011 Sumter, S.C. Fowler spoke about his service in World War II and was presented a POW/MIA flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Slater, 20th Medical Squadron, sings the National Anthem during a ceremony recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011 Sumter, S.C. During the ceremony Louis Blanding Fowler, former prisoner of war, spoke about his service in World War II and was presented a POW/MIA flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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The American flag and POW/MIA flag fly high at the Sumter court house during a ceremony recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011 Sumter, S.C. During the ceremony Louis Blanding Fowler, former prisoner of war, spoke about his service in World War II and was presented a POW/MIA flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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Senator Phil Leventis reads a proclamation from the Governor of South Carolina during a ceremony recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011 Sumter, S.C. During the ceremony Louis Blanding Fowler, former prisoner of war, spoke about his service in World War II and was presented a POW/MIA flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers stand in formation as they prepare to lower the U.S. flag during a ceremony recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011 Sumter, S.C. During the ceremony Louis Blanding Fowler, former prisoner of war, spoke about his service in World War II and was presented a POW/MIA flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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Louis Blanding Fowler, former prisoner of war and World War II veteran speaks about his service in World War II and his experience as a Prisoner of War during a ceremony recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011 Sumter, S.C. Fowler was presented with a POW/MIA flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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A member from the Prisoner of War and Missing in action group Rolling Thunder, participates in a missing man ceremony during a event recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011 Sumter, S.C. Several members from team Shaw attended the event as well as several Sumter community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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Jr. ROTC Cadets from Crestwood High School prepare to lay a wreath in front of the Sumter court house as a reminder to never forget the Missing in Action and Prisoners of War during a ceremony recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011 Sumter, S.C. Several members from team Shaw attended the event as well as several Sumter community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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Shaw, Sumter remember POW/MIA

Published Sept. 20, 2011
By Senior Airman Kenny Holston
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- A ceremony was held in front of the Sumter County court house recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011. During the ceremony, Louis Blanding Fowler, former prisoner of war, spoke about his service in World War II and was presented a POW/MIA flag. Several Sumter residents attended the event as well as U.S. Air Force and Army personnel.

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