The many grave yards had flags posted on them and a large crowd was filing into the seating. Before the ceremonies two F-16 Jet Fighters cruised overhead which gave the crowed a big thrill.
The ceremonies began with the American Flag being presented to the stage. The 59th Army Band played music during this time and a couple of speeches were made by honored guests. The big event came at the end when a Skydiver parachuted into the Park with a large American flag.
The Tribute was wonderful with many people remembering those who died in the service of this nation. The whole event was very touching.
Some pictures are located below. The entire album and be viewed in the website below:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=59657&id=1507778102&l=1aa0985957
POW empty table setting
The table is round -- to show our everlasting concern for our missing men.
The tablecloth is white -- symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to duty.
The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of the missing, and the[ir] loved ones and friends of these Americans who keep the faith, awaiting answers.
The vase is tied with a red ribbon, symbol of our continued determination to account for our missing.
A slice of lemon on the bread plate is to remind us of the bitter fate of those captured and missing in a foreign land.
A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears endured by those missing and their families who seek answers.
The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.
The glass is inverted -- to symbolize their inability to share this evening's [morning’s/day’s] toast.
The chairs are empty -- they are missing.
The table is round -- to show our everlasting concern for our missing men.
The tablecloth is white -- symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to duty.
The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of the missing, and the[ir] loved ones and friends of these Americans who keep the faith, awaiting answers.
The vase is tied with a red ribbon, symbol of our continued determination to account for our missing.
A slice of lemon on the bread plate is to remind us of the bitter fate of those captured and missing in a foreign land.
A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears endured by those missing and their families who seek answers.
The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.
The glass is inverted -- to symbolize their inability to share this evening's [morning’s/day’s] toast.
The chairs are empty -- they are missing.
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