POW/MIA Dinner

Photo by Robin Roberts (@Sept 16, 2022)

Master of Ceremonies speaks:

"I would like to ask you to stand, and remain standing for a moment of silent prayer, as the Honor Guard places the five service covers on each empty plate.

(in silence or with dignified, quiet music as background, the Honor Guard moves into position around the table and simultaneously places the covers of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard on the dinner plate at each table setting.

The Honor Guard then departs.

Please be seated. I would now like to explain the meaning of the items on this special table.

• The table is round – to show our everlasting concern.
• The tablecloth 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 the loved ones and friends who keep the faith, awaiting 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 bound text is a book of faith to represent the strength gained through devotion to sustaining those lost from our country.
• The glasses are inverted - to symbolize their inability to share a toast.
• The chairs are/chair is empty – they are missing. (moment of silence)
• Let us now raise our glasses of water in a toast to honor America’s POW/MIA’s, to the success of our efforts to account for them, and to the safety of all now serving our nation!"

Notes

See also [ History of the Challenge Coin ]

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