Prisoners of War Remembrance Day in Wisconsin

Many Americans across the United States pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families. All military installations fly the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag, which symbolizes the nation’s remembrance of those who were imprisoned while serving in conflicts and those who remain missing.

Wisconsin Public School Observance Days: Prisoners of War Remembrance Day - April 9

Commemorates the date during World War II when the largest number of Americans were captured in the Conquest of Bataan. Customarily observed through gubernatorial proclamation, the day recognizes those who suffered captivity in foreign countries while in active service with the U.S. armed forces.

Enacted November 29, 2001, from the 2001 Laws of Wisconsin, Act 20 budget bill.

Source: wi.gov

The prisoner, having reached the depth of his depression, gradually reawakens to the life around him. He licks himself and his wounded pride, opens his eyes, and finds that far away on the horizon there is still a ray of sunlight left.

P. H. Newman

A prisoner of war is a man who tries to kill you and fails, and then asks you not to kill him.

Winston Churchill

I will never forget the moment when I was liberated by the American Army. I will never forget those very young boys coming up the hill, who had to take me a prisoner to liberate me.

Heinrich Boll

In prison, those things withheld from and denied to the prisoner become precisely what he wants most of all.

Eldridge Cleaver

The lives of prisoners of war after they are returned is almost never discussed, never explored.

Gideon Raff