File:Missing Man - White Table - Arkansas Guard Supports Vietnam Veterans' Commemoration Ceremony 170328-Z-WE055-003.jpg
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English: The "Missing Man Table" displayed at the 2nd annual 50th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans return from war commemoration ceremony at the Ft. Roots VA Medical Center in North Little Rock, Ark., on March 28.
The white tablecloth draped over the table represents the purity of their response to our country’s call to arms. The empty chair depicts an unknown face, representing no specific Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine, but all who are not here with us. The table itself is round to show that our concern for them is never ending. The Bible represents faith in a higher power and the pledge to our country, founded as one nation under God. The black napkin stands for the emptiness these warriors have left in the hearts of their families and friends. A Purple Heart medal can be pinned to the napkin. The single red rose reminds us of their families and loved ones. The red ribbon represents the love of our country, which inspired them to answer the nation’s call. The yellow candle and its yellow ribbon symbolize the everlasting hope for a joyous reunion with those yet accounted for. The slices of lemon on the bread plate remind us of their bitter fate. The salt upon the bread plate represent the tears of their families. The wine glass, turned upside down, reminds us that our distinguished comrades cannot be with us to drink a toast or join in the festivities of the evening.
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Date | Taken on 28 March 2017 | |||
Source | https://www.dvidshub.net/image/3267644/missing-man-white-table-arkansas-guard-supports-vietnam-veterans-commemoration-ceremony | |||
Author | Sgt. Stephen Wright | |||
Location InfoField | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, US | |||
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Posted InfoField | 28 March 2017, 17:37 | |||
Archive link InfoField | archive copy at the Wayback Machine |
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Author | Sgt. Stephen Wright |
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Short title | 170328-Z-WE055-003 |
Date and time of data generation | 20:00, 27 March 2017 |
City shown | North Little Rock |
Headline | Missing Man / White Table - Arkansas Guard Supports Vietnam Veterans' Commemoration Ceremony |
Credit/Provider | Arkansas National Guard Public A |
Source | Digital |
Image title | The "Missing Man Table" displayed at the 2nd annual 50th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans return from war commemoration ceremony at the Ft. Roots VA Medical Center in North Little Rock, Ark., on March 28. The white tablecloth draped over the table represents the purity of their response to our country’s call to arms. The empty chair depicts an unknown face, representing no specific Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine, but all who are not here with us. The table itself is round to show that our concern for them is never ending. The Bible represents faith in a higher power and the pledge to our country, founded as one nation under God. The black napkin stands for the emptiness these warriors have left in the hearts of their families and friends. A Purple Heart medal can be pinned to the napkin. The single red rose reminds us of their families and loved ones. The red ribbon represents the love of our country, which inspired them to answer the nation’s call. The yellow candle and its yellow ribbon symbolize the everlasting hope for a joyous reunion with those yet accounted for. The slices of lemon on the bread plate remind us of their bitter fate. The salt upon the bread plate represent the tears of their families. The wine glass, turned upside down, reminds us that our distinguished comrades cannot be with us to drink a toast or join in the festivities of the evening. |
IIM version | 4 |
Supplemental categories | Unclassified |
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Special instructions | Released Stephen Wright Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs Office stephen.m.wright.mil@mail.mil via DVIDS |
Province or state shown | Arkansas |
Code for country shown | US |
Country shown | United States |
Original transmission location code | USNORTHCOM |
Writer | Spec. Stephen Wright |
Identifier | DVIDS Image ID 3267644 |