In honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the City of Manchester will display its Flags of Valor collection at the Veterans Memorial in Margaret Stoecker Park on Friday, Sept. 18.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day, traditionally observed on the third Friday of September, honors former prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. Established by a presidential proclamation in 1979, the day serves as a national commitment to remember the sacrifices of service members and ensure that America's missing heroes are never forgotten.
Manchester's Flags of Valor collection holds deep historical significance. The display features American flags that were originally part of the 15th and 20th anniversary "America's Heartland Remembers" installations on Art Hill in St. Louis in 2016 and 2021. Each flag serves as an individualized tribute to a military hero who lost their life in the War on Terror.
Included in the city's collection is a prominent flag that flew in the center circle of the Art Hill installation. This flag honors the service members lost to PTSD, recognizing that the true casualties of war occur both on and off the battlefield.
The city displays the Flags of Valor at Margaret Stoecker Park just ten days each year to mark significant national observances. Anyone wishing to pay their respects is welcome to visit the memorial throughout the day on Sept. 18.
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