Traditionally, a watchfire was a military tradition that took place at the end of a battle. A fire was lit to provide a guiding light for soldiers needing to find their way home. Today, watchfires serve as a symbolic gesture to remember those lost in battle and those who have not returned. There have been 33 years of POW/MIA watchfires at Myers Park hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 377.
This year the fire will be lit again on Septemeber 20th at 7pm on the shore of Cayuga Lake at Myers Park in Lansing. In attendance will be both active and former military personnel. Please join us to remember those lost. For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation office.
Parks & Rec. Secretary - Meggie Conley
Director of Parks & Recreation - Patrick Tyrrell
Parks & Rec. MEO/Coordinator - Tyler Todd
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Address:
Lansing Town Hall
29 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882
Phone:
(607) 533-7388
Fax:
(607) 533-3507
