POW/MIA Memorial dedication

A dedication for the POW/MIA Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on April 9, 2016. Photos by Chris Zuppa.

World War II POW J. Francis Angier reads about the
World War II POW J. Francis Angier reads about the "Bring Me Home" memorial during the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at the Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
World War II POW J. Francis Angier carries the POW/MIA flag while visiting the POW/MIA Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
World War II POW J. Francis Angier carries the POW/MIA flag while visiting the POW/MIA Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
(left to right) Grant Raulerson, Don H. Denny and Gordon Mauldin pose for pictures in front of the POW/MIA Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Denny's father's story is told at the base of the memorial. The names of Raulerson and Mauldin, who are members of American Legion Post 7, are also on the memorial. Photo by Chris Zuppa
(left to right) Grant Raulerson, Don H. Denny and Gordon Mauldin pose for pictures in front of the POW/MIA Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Denny's father's story is told at the base of the memorial. The names of Raulerson and Mauldin, who are members of American Legion Post 7, are also on the memorial. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Pam Cain (right) hugs Jean Denny, the widow of Donald L. Denny, before the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Cain is the Virginia State Coordinator and on the Board of Directors for the National League of POW/MIA Families. Her father, USAF Col. Oscar Mauterer, went missing in action after being shot down over Laos in 1966. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Pam Cain (right) hugs Jean Denny, the widow of Donald L. Denny, before the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Cain is the Virginia State Coordinator and on the Board of Directors for the National League of POW/MIA Families. Her father, USAF Col. Oscar Mauterer, went missing in action after being shot down over Laos in 1966. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Judi Boyer Bouchard carries her brother's Green Beret during the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Bouchard's brother, Alan Boyer, served as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War. He went missing in action in 1968; his remains were recently found. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Judi Boyer Bouchard carries her brother's Green Beret during the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Bouchard's brother, Alan Boyer, served as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War. He went missing in action in 1968; his remains were recently found. Photo by Chris Zuppa
David Williams presents the colors during the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Williams is with the Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter 11. Photo by Chris Zuppa
David Williams presents the colors during the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Williams is with the Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter 11. Photo by Chris Zuppa
A Cobra helicopter flies over the POW/MIA Memorial dedication in Tampa, Fla., on April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
A Cobra helicopter flies over the POW/MIA Memorial dedication in Tampa, Fla., on April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Patriot Guard member Bill Erickson salutes the flag during the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on April 9, 2016. Erickson is a member of American Legion Post 270 in Buffalo, Minn. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Patriot Guard member Bill Erickson salutes the flag during the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on April 9, 2016. Erickson is a member of American Legion Post 270 in Buffalo, Minn. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Henry Schultz, an Air Force veteran, salutes during the presentation of the colors for the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at the Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Henry Schultz, an Air Force veteran, salutes during the presentation of the colors for the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at the Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Members of the Hillsborough County Junior ROTC stand attention at the POW/MIA Memorial during the roll call for Florida's POW/MIAs at the Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Members of the Hillsborough County Junior ROTC stand attention at the POW/MIA Memorial during the roll call for Florida's POW/MIAs at the Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Ben Westerling (left) hugs Jean Denny, the widow of Korean War POW Donald L. Denny, before the start of the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Ben Westerling (left) hugs Jean Denny, the widow of Korean War POW Donald L. Denny, before the start of the POW/MIA Memorial dedication at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Patriot Guard member Bill Erickson listens to speakers during the POW/MIA Memorial dedication on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Patriot Guard member Bill Erickson listens to speakers during the POW/MIA Memorial dedication on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Jean Denny, the widow of Donald L. Denny, cuts the ribbon for the POW/MIA Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa
Jean Denny, the widow of Donald L. Denny, cuts the ribbon for the POW/MIA Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa, Fla., on Saturday April 9, 2016. Photo by Chris Zuppa