The Empty Table
November 11, 2021 10:40AM CST

As I dropped off my kid at school, I noticed this in the hall way just outside the front office. Outside, there were hundreds of flags lining the grounds.
During the school day veterans will speak to the children.
I appreciate the thought and effort that went into the day to teach our kids about what Veterans Day is all about!
Just in case you didn’t think this type of thing was being addressed in schools, it most certainly is.
In case you are wondering what the note on the window says, it’s this:
America’s White TableBy Margot Theis RavenThe white table is one that has been set in dining halls of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps since the end of the Vietnam War.The table is set to honor those who have served in America’s Armed Forces, especially those missing in action (MIAs) and those held prisoner of war (POWs).Small table: to show one soldier’s lonely battle against manyWhite cloth: to honor a soldier’s pure heart when he answers his country’s call to dutyLemon slice: to show a captive soldier’s bitter fateGrains of salt: to show the tears of families waiting for loved ones to returnEmpty chair: for the missing soldiers who are not hereBlack napkin: for the sorrow of captivityGlass turned over: for the meal that won’t be eatenWhite candle: for peace
Red rose in a vase tied with a red ribbon: for the hope that all our missing will return someday