Normally on the Friday before, my office building has a “Fallen Soldier’s Table” set up to honor those who died serving our country, with the ceremony presided over by a Veteran. It is always very touching. We obviously didn’t have one this year because of Covid-19.
The table is round to show our everlasting concern.
The cloth is white to symbolize the purity of their motives when answering the call to serve.
The single red rose reminds us of the lives of these Americans and their loved ones and friends who keep the faith, while seeking 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 Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain us and those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.
The glass is inverted to symbolize their inability to share a toast.
codycab over 4 years ago
Snow really is brave. Having a huge family like THAT???
bulldogmom Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well it looks like the poor little guy lost a foot. Is he a disabled vet? Thank you for your service!
Sue Ellen over 4 years ago
The U.S. Army Signal Corp’s Pigeon Service was an active Army unit during World War I and World War II. I’m not making this up.
http://www.pigeonsincombat.com/
over 4 years ago
They will be sorely missed.
Zoomer&Yeti over 4 years ago
This is so very beautiful T. Thank You.
Normally on the Friday before, my office building has a “Fallen Soldier’s Table” set up to honor those who died serving our country, with the ceremony presided over by a Veteran. It is always very touching. We obviously didn’t have one this year because of Covid-19.
The table is round to show our everlasting concern.
The cloth is white to symbolize the purity of their motives when answering the call to serve.
The single red rose reminds us of the lives of these Americans and their loved ones and friends who keep the faith, while seeking 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 Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain us and those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.
The glass is inverted to symbolize their inability to share a toast.
The chair is empty: They are absent.
darcyandsimon over 4 years ago
There’s nothing to say, but “Thanks.”
Willi Nilli Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well done, Ms Shepherd
fuzzybritches over 4 years ago
And in some ways, it requires more bravery to keep going on afterward.
jessegooddog over 4 years ago
Ms T never fails to give us a lovely, thoughtful and often teary eyed tribute on these special holidays. Thank you.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 4 years ago
Zoomer&Yeti, thank you for sharing that! :-) Have a great Memorial Day!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 4 years ago
Just BEAUTIFUL, T!
Old Man River over 4 years ago
Thank you for remembering our animal friends who also served and gave their all for us.
noreenklose over 4 years ago
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