The third Friday of September is the usual observance of “National POW/MIA Recognition Day”. Foxborough’s first observance of the day was held in 2011.

This year, there will be a 24-hour vigil on the common beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023.

At 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 16, 2023, there will be a ceremony on the common in downtown Foxborough in tribute to all POW*MIA’s. The ceremony is scheduled to include some elected and appointed officials, a keynote speaker, and more.

For more information about Recognition Day/National POW/MIA Recognition Day, visit:

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency: https://www.dpaa.mil/

2023 National POW/MIA Recognition Day:

http://www.pow-miafamilies.org/events/recognition-day/

Defense Department: https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/National-Pow-Mia-Recognition-Day/