THE WHITE TABLE: This small table occupies a place of dignity and honor. It is set for ONE, symbolizing the fact that members of our armed forces are missing from our ranks. The WHITE TABLECLOTH is symbolic of the purity of their intentions to respond to their Country's call to arms. The Single ROSE in the vase signifies the blood they may have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our beloved USA. This rose also reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep faith, while awaiting their return. The RED RIBBON on the vase represents the red ribbons worn on the lapels of the thousands who demand, with unyielding determination, a proper account of our comrades who not among us. A SLICE OF LEMON on the plate reminds us of their bitter fate. The SALT sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless fallen tears of families as they wait. The GLASS is inverted, they cannot toast with us at this time. The CHAIR is empty. They are NOT here. The CANDLE is reminiscent of the light of hope, which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, to open arms of a grateful nation. The AMERICAN FLAG reminds us that many of them may never return, and have paid the supreme sacrifice to insure our freedom. Let us remember, and never forget their sacrifice. (Photo #4594 by Char Telkamp)