The annual White Table ceremony was presented at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 4 at the Flagler County Public Library. The ceremony represents the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Coast Guard, and the United States Marine Corps held prisoner or missing in action from all wars.
The White Table ceremony elements each hold a profound significance. The white cloth signifies the purity of those who served, while a single candle reflects the courage of prisoners standing alone against captivity. A black ribbon around the candle is a solemn reminder of those who may never return. A single rose honors the faith of their families, while a slice of lemon symbolizes their possible bitter fate. Salt embodies the tears of waiting loved ones, and an inverted glass represents the absence of these heroes at the table. The red and yellow ribbons embody the hope of their return, a faded photo conveys their family’s enduring memory, and a tipped chair honors their absence yet preserves a place for their hopeful return.
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