POW/MIA recognition day in pictures

If you were not here, Why? To see these pic individually you can go to this link.

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POW/MIA Recognition Day

Vietnam Vets MC/Legacy Vets MC members from Tallahassee, Panama City, and areas even more distant, gathered early in the parking lot of the Governors Square Mall. Joined by representatives of other groups and independent riders demonstrating their support and expressing their respect for those who serve, have served and for those whose fates are unknown.


Tallahassee LEO escorted the group down Appalachee parkway to the steps of the old capital building. At the top of which sat a small cage of bark and twine within which sat a veteran representing Prisoner of War.


There was prayer, the pledge of allegiance, and an outstanding rendition of the national anthem, followed by what some may refer to as speeches, I would refer to them as expressions from the heart, calling for renewed and increased attention on efforts to determine the fate of those whose fates are unknown. The forgotten ones.`


The ones who the government would prefer to deny ever existed. Who would change their designation from POW or MIA to some other bureaucratic double speak through which to excuse failure to continue to act on this issue.  It was reported that Governor Christ was was supposed to show, but didn't.  In fact their were no "political" dignitaries there who may have been faced with the question, "what are you going to do to help?".

But YOU can help. You can contact your legislators and representatives and tell the (don't ask) to support Resolutions 111 and 1240 now (Congressional directory www.congress.org)!

You can contact Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the house at 202-225-4965. 414- 556-4862, or Americanvoices@mail.house.gov and demand that she place these resolutions on the floor for a vote NOW!

Then call the white house and tell them to put you through to your Senator at 202 224-3121 and tell them to get this done NOW!  No excuse's, no compromise, no retreat!

It is your duty, your obligation and should be your honor.


The ceremony continued with the "empty table ceremony" which is described in the previous post. Please read it.  For there will be many empty chairs at dinner this evening.


Another prayer was said, taps were played, and those who have served us with honor departed having made their request.  Will you honor it?Add to Technorati Favorites

In Rememberance of the POW/MIA, the Empty Table

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!Add to Technorati Favorites