PRESS RELEASE NO. 112-2024

20 September 2024, Honolulu – Acting Head of Post Pamela Durian-Bailon lays a wreath on behalf of the Philippines during the National Prisoners of War (POW) / Missing in Action (MIA) Recognition Day held at the National Cemetery of the Pacific.  The event, organized by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), honored the sacrifices of fallen U.S. service members during past conflicts. It also highlighted ongoing efforts to recover the remains of 81,200 unaccounted-for personnel, in cooperation with 46 partner countries including the Philippines. The names of those recently identified since the last recognition day were announced during the program, followed by a rosette ceremony at the Courts of the Missing to signify that they have been recovered and identified.  A proclamation from Governor Josh Green was also read, declaring 20 September 2024 as “POW/MIA Recognition Day.” (END)