The Texarkana area chapter # 278 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. will host their thirty-fifth annual POW/MIA vigil on Saturday, September 16, 2023. The event is set to take place at the Korea/Vietnam memorial located at 7th Street & State Line Avenue in downtown Texarkana. This solemn gathering serves as an opportunity to honor and remember those classified as prisoners of war or missing in action (POW/MIA), including those who have returned and those who have yet to be accounted for from all wars. The vigil also aims to raise public awareness about this pressing issue and to support the families of these men and women who continue to seek answers and closure.

8:02 am Opening Ceremonies
3:00 pm “Ride to Remember”
(leaves Arkansas Welcome Center @ 2:40 pm)
3:10 pm POW/MIA Remembrance Service
9:00 pm Closing/Candlelight

This event is a time for reflection and respect as we pay tribute to the sacrifices made by our brave veterans. This annual event is a testament to the unwavering commitment of chapter #278 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. to ensure that the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes are never forgotten.

Their steadfast efforts to raise public awareness of the POW/MIA issue and to support the families of these individuals are truly admirable. We commend their dedication and look forward to joining the community in honoring our veterans at this year’s vigil.

During this memorial, half of a minute is for each American who is unaccounted for:
Vietnam War 1579 souls
Korean War 37 souls
The Gulf Wars 3 Souls