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!
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We went to a service at a church not long ago (and no, Chainsaw did not get hit by lightening) that had "the empty table" in front of the altar. With the rose.
ReplyDeleteWe were kind of a mangy group. Long-haired and scraggly. The minister (or pastor, not sure) had the theme song for each branch of the service play, and with each song past and present members stood. There were grey-haired old men with walking sticks standing with long-haired and tatooed miscreants. And they all knew, and they all could look at each other and know. There is something about service that goes beyond generations. You just kinda know.
OK, I'm getting girly. I'll shut up now.
May God Bless them All.
Thats not girly Shirley. Thats rightous pride rc
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