WT: Empty table honors all U.S. MIAs, POWs

[GhostofSparta]

Tomorrow, while we're grilling, partying, and celebrating a day off and the unoffical start of summer, it might be good to take a moment to remember those for whom this day was created. Here's an interesting tradition I heard about on the radio this weekend, I thought I would share.

Empty table honors all U.S. MIAs, POWs

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/may/27/20050527-111322-6581r/

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. -- The table is set with a white tablecloth, a black napkin and white candle, and a plate with only a slice of lemon and salt. An empty chair leans against the table.

The tradition, little known to the general public, of setting an empty table with a white tablecloth in remembrance of prisoners of war and those missing in action had its beginnings with a group of fighter pilots who flew in Vietnam.

This Memorial Day, the story of the remembrance table will become a bit better known with the publication of the children's picture book "America's White Table."

[Burgundy Burner]

our family practices this tradition. i didn't know it was widely practiced - thanks for posting. perhaps more will adopt this great tradition.