Normally on the Friday before, my office building has a “Fallen Soldier’s Table” set up to honor those who died serving our country, with the ceremony presided over by a Veteran. It is always very touching. We obviously didn’t have one this year because of Covid-19.
The table is round to show our everlasting concern.
The cloth is white to symbolize 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 uncertainty, hope for their return and determination to account for them.
A slice of lemon reminds us of their bitter fate — captured or missing in a foreign land.
A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears of our missing and their families.
The lighted candle reflects our hope for their return.
The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain us and those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.
The glass is inverted to symbolize their inability to share a toast.
This is so very beautiful T. Thank You.
Normally on the Friday before, my office building has a “Fallen Soldier’s Table” set up to honor those who died serving our country, with the ceremony presided over by a Veteran. It is always very touching. We obviously didn’t have one this year because of Covid-19.
The table is round to show our everlasting concern.
The cloth is white to symbolize 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 uncertainty, hope for their return and determination to account for them.
A slice of lemon reminds us of their bitter fate — captured or missing in a foreign land.
A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears of our missing and their families.
The lighted candle reflects our hope for their return.
The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain us and those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.
The glass is inverted to symbolize their inability to share a toast.
The chair is empty: They are absent.