POW*MIA Rally reminds people to say thank you

Hundreds of motorcyclist roared through the bannock county fair grounds today.

Their working to bring awareness to service members who have not returned home. Many veterans just like Steven Brown attended the POW*MIA Rally.

He along with other supports believe it is important to raise awareness of those soldiers who have fought for freedom and those boots who are still there.

“That their efforts are not forgotten nor taken for granted, and that the freedom that we have is a result of their efforts and what we do. And the sacrifices that they make and continue to make especially those who don’t make it home,” said Brown.

Motorcycles went by with flags decorating their bikes. Almost like a battalion ready for combat.

Families and service men and women raised to salute the flag and take a moment for those who have served our nation and never returned home.

Jennifer Bowen who has worked this event for many years said, “Military personnel aren’t the only ones who suffer.

“Families of people that serve you cant say enough about that ever, because when those service members are serving that entire family is serving. And they live in a whole different world if you will,” said Bowen.

The support and appreciation is all soldiers need.

“You can make and everybody understands it, and that is just it right here they know what that means…and they know your saying thank you,” said Bowen.

“It’s brings awareness to the POWs and the MIA’s, we still have 83- thousand people who have yet to come home. From the services,” said Dawna Perris, security volunteer.

This event ends Sunday, July 26.