I found this book several years ago. It is so powerful. I encourage you to read it.
It is a children's book, it is so well done to bring the meaning of each veteran's gift of freedom to us.
Thank you, Hero's!
A little - known tradition to the outside civilian world, "the white table" originated during the time of the Vietnam War as a symbol for and remembrance to service members held prisoner of war or missing in action. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit.
Thank you to all men and women in uniform who dedicated their lives to freedom's cause.
♥
Carla
Honoring our Veteran's today.
It is a children's book, it is so well done to bring the meaning of each veteran's gift of freedom to us.
Thank you, Hero's!
A little - known tradition to the outside civilian world, "the white table" originated during the time of the Vietnam War as a symbol for and remembrance to service members held prisoner of war or missing in action. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit.
Thank you to all men and women in uniform who dedicated their lives to freedom's cause.
♥
Carla
Honoring our Veteran's today.
Below is one of my favorite photos of the welcome home ceremony for our son and the rest of the 157th.
That daddy holding his two little ones.
I saw several of the white tables in Branson this past weekend. This is a city that truly honors all who serve. I know this would be a great book to read. Happy Veterans Day Carla...
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post! I literally got tears in my eyes and a chill up and down my spine when looking at that last picture and thinking about all the hope and joy that was in that room as people anticipated seeing loved ones. I'm grateful for your son's service and everyone who serves or served.
ReplyDeleteI did not know that about the white plate thank you for sharing this. Thank you to all that serve to keep us free including your sweet Sam. Hope he has a great day today. Hugs Kris
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing about the white table. I had not heard about that. A big thank you to all of our hero veteran's who serve. Freedom should not be taken for granted and I appreciate each and every veteran. Janice
ReplyDeleteI wasn't aware of the white table meaning. Thanks for sharing! Our town hall has a wall with veteran names on it and today we plan to visit it to see my dad's name and my husband's grandfather's name, too. We honor all who serve. Thank you, Sam!! xo
ReplyDeleteI am a past President of the VFW's Ladies Auxiliary - I loved serving our veterans in that capacity years ago. Veterans day is big in my patriotic town so a busy day is ahead! It pleases my heart to see how it really does please our veterans that we can honor them for their service and sacrifice. That father reminds me at one of my son's homecoming from deployment in Norfolk as we all waited for his carrier to arrive - The poignant scenes of daddy's seeing their babies for the first-time, young couples embracing, mom's hugging their service member and dad's with a firm handshake and hug, saying I'm proud of you - I'm telling you I was a mess as I know, you know.
ReplyDeleteThank your son from my family for his service. We truly appreciate him and 157th for their mission and thank you for raising a son who was willing to answer the call.
Thank you for sharing this. Thank you to our Veterans. God Bless them.
ReplyDeleteThat photo of the Dad and sons brought tears to my eyes. Perfect tribute.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a wonderful book and what a beautiful photo. That dad!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this Carla.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this post, dear Carla. Here in Canada it is called Remembrance Day...it is important to remember and honour the wonderful men and women veterans who fought for the freedom we have today...lest we forget.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post for the day!! The White Table is so sad!
ReplyDeleteA lovely post Carla ... thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks for sharing that. I will check it out.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great book. Those photos always make me emotional, I can only imagine what they do for you!
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