POW/MIA TABLE CEREMONY

The table is our way of symbolizing the fact that members of the profession of the arms are missing from our mists, they are commonly called POW/MIA, but we call them Brother, they are unable to be with us today, so we remember them because of their incarceration, the four service flags remind us for those who served in all conflicts. 

The table is set for one, small and symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his oppressors.

The table cloth is white, symbolizing purity of their intentions to respond to their country's call to arms. 

The table is round, to show our concern, the debt is neverending ending. 

The black napkin, stands for the emptiness these warriors have left in the hearts of family and friends. 

A single rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the families and loved ones of our comrades in arms who kept the faith awaiting their return.

The red ribbon, fli prominently on the vase, is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn on the lapels, which represent the many thousands who bare witness unyielding determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing. 

The slice of lemon on the bread plate, reminds us of their bitter fate. 

The salt on the bread plate, symbolizing a families tears as they wait. 

The bible represents the strength gained through Faith to sustain those lost from our country, founded on “One Nation Under God”.

The chair is empty, for they cannot toast us today. 

The flag is present to mourn for the many that will not return to our shores, and to pay tribute to their passing.