When you see the table of the ones who have not returned, this is what it means. Please take a moment to respect those it represents.
The Cloth is White- symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to serve.
The Single Red Rose- reminds us of the lives of these Americans, and their loved ones and friends who keep the faith, while seeking answers.
The Yellow Ribbon- symbolizes our continued determination to account for them.
A Slice of Lemon- reminds us of the bitter fate of those captured and missing in a foreign land.
A Pinch of Salt- symbolizes the tears of our missing and their families who long for answers after decades of uncertainty.
The Lighted Candle- reflects our hope for their return- Alive or Dead
The Bible- represents the strength gained through faith in our country, Founded as One Nation Under God, to sustain those lost from our midst.
The Glass is Inverted- to symbolize their inability to share a toast.
The Chair is Empty- They Are Missing.
US - Memorial Day 2021