Memorial Day Empty Table Poem: POW/MIA Tribute – On Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Among these tributes, one …

The chair is empty – they are not here. The table is round to show our everlasting concern. The cloth is white, symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms. The black …

The red ribbon symbolizes our continued determination to account for our missing. A slice of lemon reminds us of their bitter fate; captured and missing in a foreign land. A pinch of salt symbolizes the …

In honoring them ... each of them ... all of them ... we stand silently and face their table ... the table where they should be sitting with us tonight. We stand silently in their absence.

You may notice this small table here, in a place of honor. This table is our way of symbolizing that members of our Armed Forces are missing from our ranks. They are commonly called P.O.W.'s or …

As you entered the dining area, you may have noticed a table at the front, raised to call your attention to its purpose -- it is reserved to honor our missing loved ones [or missing comrades in arms, for veterans].

The table that stands before you is a place of honor. In setting this table, we acknowledge those missing from our celebration tonight. And we remember them. (ring bell) The table is small, and set for one -- …

Learn about the Fallen Soldier Missing Man Table poem and download a printable version. Honor and remember fallen heroes with this meaningful tribute.

Set for six, the empty chairs represent Americans who were or are missing from each of the services – Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard – and civilians, all with us in spirit.

Set at the table is a plate containing a slice of lemon and a small amount of salt. There is nothing more poignant than witnessing the empty chair sitting at a POW/MIA table with incredible significance for …