Fallen Armed Forces members to be honored at UK football game against Georgia

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) A display featuring 31 towers that will honor every member of the US Armed Forces who’s been killed since the 9/11 attacks will be honored at Saturday’s football game against Georgia.

The towers feature names, and pictures of the fallen.

More than 150 ‘Gold Star’ families will be there during the game. ‘Gold Star’ families have lost a family member in battle.

Also Saturday, four “POW-MIA” chairs of honor will be dedicated at Kroger Field. The chairs will stay empty to send a message that POW’s and those missing in action will be welcome when they return.

16 POW-MIA families will be honored.

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