"The POW MIA Remebrance Ceremony"

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 commonlly 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--

Sybolizing the frality of "One" prisoner alone against his oppressors.

Remember!

The Tablecloth is white- Sybolizing the purity of thier intentions to respond to thier countrys 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 thier return

Remember!

The Red Ribbon tied so prominatly on the vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn upon the lapel and breasts of thousands who bare witness to thier unyielding  determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing.

Remember!

The Candle, the candle is lit-- Sybolizing the upward reach of thier unconquerable Spirit..

Remember!

A Slice of Lemon is on the bread plate to remind us of thier Bitter Fate.

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 thier might and aid, and relied upon them, for surely, they have not forsaken you.

Remember!

Remeber!--Until the Day "They Come Home, Remember!