FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Brie Turek (407) 246-3106

MAYOR BUDDY DYER AND HIS VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL RECOGNIZE
U.S. MILITARY IN HONOR OF NATIONAL POW-MIA DAY

WHAT: As part of national POW-MIA Day, Mayor Buddy Dyer and his Veterans Advisory Council will host an official POW-MIA ceremony to honor those United States Military prisoners of war and those still missing in action. The UCF Air Force ROTC – Arnold Air Society will lead a symbolic “setting of the table” where each item on the table represents the commitment we have to remembering our POW-MIAs from our five military branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

Additionally, a unique display from the National Vietnam War Museum will be unveiled for showcase and remain in the City Hall rotunda until Friday, September 23, 2005. The display includes picture boards exhibiting the development of the Vietnam War Museum, and a POW-MIA tapestry.

WHO: Mayor Buddy Dyer
Orlando City Commissioners
Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council Chairman Paul G. Hay & Advisory Members
Ex-POW’s
Representatives from the Armed Forces

WHEN: Friday, September 16, 2005
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
*Ceremony begins promptly at 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Rotunda
400 S. Orange Avenue

INTERVIEW/ Speak with Mayor Dyer, Veterans Advisory Chairman Paul G. Hay and POW-
VISUALS MIA Families. The National Vietnam War Museum’s display as well as the
OPPS: official and symbolic “setting of the table” will offer unique visuals.

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