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    Thanks for posting up guys. Little busy this weekend.

    And a huge thank you to all our service men and women who risk their all so we can go boating

    You guys rock


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    Symbolism


    A missing man table featured, the listed items are considered traditional. Some commands and units may place headcovers or other items at the place setting as well:

    Table: set for one, is small, symbolizing the frailty of one isolated prisoner. The table is usually set close to, or within sight of, the entrance to the dining room. For large events of the Missing Man Table is set for six places: members of the five armed services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard) and a sixth place setting reminiscent of the civilians who died during service alongside the armed forces or missing during armed conflict.

    Table is round to represent everlasting concern on the part of the survivors for their missing loved ones.

    Tablecloth is white, symbolic of the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms.

    Single red rose in the vase, signifies the blood that many have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our beloved United States of America. This rose also reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep the faith, while awaiting their return.

    The red ribbon (yellow ribbon for Air Force ceremonies) represents the love of our country, which inspired them to answer the nation’s call.

    Slice of lemon on the bread plate: represents the bitter fate of the missing.

    Salt sprinkled on the bread plate: symbolic of the countless fallen tears of families as they wait.

    Inverted glass: represents the fact that the missing and fallen cannot partake.

    The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God. (The Bible has been removed from several displays at federal facilities due to pressure from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation)

    Lit candle: reminiscent of the light of hope which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, to the open arms of a grateful nation.

    Empty chair: the missing and fallen aren't present.
    -In a Republic, the sovereignty resides with the people themselves. In a Republic, the government is a servant of the people, and obliged to its owner, We the People..

    "Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide." John Adams

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    Bless all those that have and are serving, they deserve our respect for protecting our freedom and way of life.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 314joey View Post
    Bless all those that have and are serving, they deserve our respect for protecting our freedom and way of life.
    -In a Republic, the sovereignty resides with the people themselves. In a Republic, the government is a servant of the people, and obliged to its owner, We the People..

    "Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide." John Adams

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    Very cool Mr C


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