POW/MIA
Table Tribute
NEVER
FORGET !
-Missing
Man Table-
Photo
by Rolling
Thunder Chapter 1 Vermont
This table symbolizes the fact that
members of our US Armed Forces are missing from our midst. They are
commonly called, POW/MIA, we call them, BROTHERS & SISTERS !
This
table set for one is small,
symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his oppressors.
The
tablecloth is white, symbolizing the
purity of their intentions to respond to their country's call to arms.
The single
red rose displayed in a vase
reminds us of the blood they shed in sacrifice to ensure the Freedom of
our beloved United States of America.
The red
ribbon tied so prominently on the
vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn upon lapel and breasts of
thousands who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand
a
proper accounting of our missing.
A slice of
lemon is on the plate to remind
us of their bitter fate.
There is salt
upon the plate symbolic of
the families' tears as they wait.
The glass is
inverted, they cannot toast
with us at this time.
The candle is
reminiscent of the light of
hope which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from
their captors, to the open arms of a grateful nation.
The American
Flag reminds us that they may never return and have made the supreme
sacrifice to insure our freedom.
The
chair - - - the chair is
empty - - - - they are not here.
REMEMBER
!!