09/18/2026
Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we pause to honor our nationโs prisoners of war, those who remain missing in action, and the families and loved ones who continue to carry their memory and await answers.
The Missing Man Table stands as a powerful reminder of their service, sacrifice, and absence.
The small table symbolizes the frailty of one prisoner alone against many. The white tablecloth represents the purity of their intentions in answering our nationโs call to duty.
๐น A single red rose reminds us of the families and loved ones who keep faith while awaiting their return.
๐๏ธ The red ribbon represents our continued determination to account for those who remain missing.
๐ The slice of lemon reminds us of their bitter fate, while the salt represents the tears shed by our missing service members and their families.
The inverted glass reminds us that they cannot join us, and the empty chair represents their absence.
Today and always, we remember those who endured captivity, those who have yet to return home, and the families who have never stopped waiting.
You are not forgotten. ๐ค
