Happy Veterans Day to all! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to serve my country as a Medic in the Army. Having spent time with wonderful men and women, I am grateful for all of them who have sworn to protect this great land of ours, the good ole’ USA!!!!!
Jason works in one of the most dangerous fields in the military, and when he and Monica decided to get married, they wanted to set up a Missing Man table in order to give honors to those who died for their country. We honor those who gave the greatest of all sacrifices.
As you entered the banquet hall this evening, you may have noticed a small table in a place of honor. It is set for one. This table is our way of symbolizing the fact that members of our profession of arms are missing from our midst. They are commonly called POWs or MIAs, we call them “Brothers.” They are unable to be with us this evening and so we remember them.
This Table set for one is small — Symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his oppressors. Remember!
The Tablecloth is white — Symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms. Remember!
The single Red Rose displayed in a vase reminds us of the families and loved ones of our comrades-in-arms
who keep the faith awaiting their return. Remember!The Red Ribbon tied so prominently on the vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn upon the lapel and breasts of thousands who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing. Remember!
The Candle, the candle is lit — Symbolizing the upward reach of their unconquerable spirit. Remember!
A Slice of Lemon is on the bread plate to remind us of their bitter fate. Remember!
There is Salt upon the bread plate — Symbolic of the families tears as they wait. Remember!
The Glass is inverted — They cannot toast with us this night. Remember!
The Chair — The chair is empty. They are not here. Remember!
Remember! — All of you who served with them and called them comrades, who depended upon their might and aid, and
relied upon them, for surely, they have not forsaken you. Remember!Remember! — Until the day they come home, Remember!
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