POW-MIA Walk

23 June, 2007

Plight of Mass. soldier missing in Iraq to be highlighted at Sunday Race

BOSTON (AP) - The fate of a Massachusetts soldier missing in Iraq is being highlighted during the 24th annual walk and race for troops Missing In Action and those taken as Prisoners of War.

Army Specialist Alex Jimenez of Lawrence has been missing since his unit was attacked by insurgents in Iraq last month.

Participants at Boston's 24th annual race and walk for POW & MIA will wear a red ribbon with his name alongside their running number tomorrow (Sunday).

The event is intended to remind the public of the uncertain fate of soldiers Missing In Action or those being held as Prisoners of War.

Š 2007 The Associated Press

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