POW/MIA Table Flashcards
Study Guide
The table being smaller than others symbolizes…
The frailty of one prisoner alone.
Where is the POW/MIA table
Front of the mess.
Why is the table set for 4
for the army, navy, marines, and air force.
What does the white table cloth represent?
The purity of their response to our country’s calling.
What does the empty chair represent?
An unknown face representing no specific soldier.
Why is the table round?
To represent our never ending concern for them.
What does the bible represent?
Faith in a higher power(God) and respect to our country.
What does the black napkin represent?
The emptiness the soldiers have left in family and friends.
What does the one red rose represent?
Reminds us of our loved ones
What does the red ribbon represent?
Love for our country.
What do the yellow candle and ribbon represent?
Everlasting hope for a joyful reunion with the missing soldiers.
What does the slice of lemon on the bread plate represent?
Their bitter fate.
What does the salt on the bread plate represent?
THe tears of the family and friends of the missing soldier.
What does the upside down wine glass represent?
It reminds us of the distinguished comrades that cannot be with us to drink.
