Many people have asked what the plaque on my art piece read. To avoid printing it numerous times, here is the plaque:

“Table for One” – POW/MIA Memorial

You may notice this small table here in a place of honor. It is set for one. This table is our way of symbolizing that members of our profession of arms are missing from our midst. They are commonly called ‘Prisoners of War (POW)’ or ‘Missing in Action (MIA)’, we call them brothers. They are unable to be with us and so we remember them.

This table set for one is small... it symbolizes the frailty of one prisoner against his oppressors.

The table cloth is white... it symbolizes the purity of their intentions to respond to their country's call to arms.

The single rose displayed in a vase reminds us of the families and loved ones of our comrades in arms who keep faith awaiting their return.

The red ribbon tied so prominently on the vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn on the lapel and breasts of thousands who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand a proper accounting for our missing.

A slice of lemon is on the bread plate to remind us of their bitter fate.

There is salt upon the bread plate symbolic of the family's tears as they wait.

The glass is inverted they cannot toast with us this day.
The chair is empty... they are not here.

Remember all of you who served with them and called them comrades, who depended on their might and aid, and relied on them... for surely... they, have not forsaken you.