National POW/MIA Recognition Day was observed on the Marshall Square at 10 a.m. Friday, September 20.

The service was held on the east side of the square near the MIA/POW memorial. Ralph Varner spoke at the ceremony, speaking about his military service and honoring POW’s and those who remain Missing in Action.

The Saline County Commission also attended the ceremony and read off the names of the service members listed on the POW/MIA Memorial on the Marshall Square, which honors 15 POW’s and 6 veterans who are still MIA.

POW/MIA Recognition Day is commemorated on the third Friday of every September, with the purpose of honoring those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain missing.