Missing Man Table Ceremony

The Missing Man Table Ceremony was a special feature of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Devine VFW Post 3966 on Monday, May 27, 2024. The table, chair, and each item placed on it had significance for anyone whose family member was in military service, and who had passed, especially ones who gave their lives in service of their country.
“The table that stands before you is a place of honor. In setting this table, we acknowledge those missing from our celebration today, and we Remember Them.”
“The table is small and will be set for one – symbolizing the vulnerability of a lone prisoner against this captor, or the isolation and distance from family of someone killed in action.” “Remember!” (Devine…

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