Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery

POW*MIA Chair of Honor

The Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery is a special place for Indiana Chapter One. The Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery is the final resting place for three of our former members, John Brinkley, past President, Ron Jolly, past Vice President, and John P. Wilson, Honorary Member and former WWII POW.

The dedication of the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery POW*MIA Chair of Honor was on September 15, 2019 at the Cemetery. The Chair was dedicated by the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery and refurbished by Pro-Kote Indy, Smitty’s Indy Marine, and Embroidery Plus.

Dedication Pictures

Honoring our Fallen with a 21-Gun Salute followed by TAPS

The picture on the left is Alan Burnham, Superintendent of the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery addressing the group. The picture in the center, is the Honor Guards performing the 21-Gun Salute followed by TAPS. The picture to the right is a close up of the POW*MIA Chair of Honor.

Group picture at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Group picture after the POW*MIA Chair of Honor Dedication

Special Recognition

Special thanks to Mr. Burnham for allowing this special chair to be on display at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Pro-Kote Indy, Smitty’s Indy Marine, Essential Architectural Signs for the plaque, Embroidery Plus for their support in refurbishing this special chair, and Dick Harrington for building the platform that the chair sits on and making this dedication possible.

OUR NATION POWs and MIAs MUST NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

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