A-10s lined up for take-off, getting ready for the fly-by. They fly a fourship formation with one ship missing- in remembrance of the men and women that are missing or lost their lives as a POW/MIA.
A group of people congregated at the chapel for the short service in honor of American POWs. The service started with a prayer, a gun salute, then the A-10s flew overhead.
A description of one of the most poignant things that I've seen during our years in the military:
Missing Man Table & Honors Ceremony
In remembrance of those still missing and those who suffered capture, a small table is set in remembrance of POW/MIA at all formal military dining events.
This table set for one is small... It symbolizes the frailty of one prisoner against his oppressors.
The tablecloth is white... It symbolizes the purity of their intentions responding to their country's call to arms.
The single rose displayed in a vase... It reminds us of the families and loved ones of our comrades in arms who keep faith awaiting their return.
The red ribbon... Tied on the vase, is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn by thousands who bear witness to their determination to demand proper accounting for our missing.
A slice of lemon... Is on the bread plate to remind us of their bitter fate.
There is salt... Upon the bread plate symbolic of family tears as they wait.
The glass is inverted... They cannot toast us today.
The chair is empty... They are not here.
Do not forsake them.
Pray for them and remember.
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