09/18/2026
Today is also National POW/MIA Day. More than 81,000 American service members remain missing and unaccounted for from past conflicts, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. About half that number were lost at sea.
The POW/MIA Flag flies at the Captain Leon Lock Veterans Memorial in the Hampden Township Veterans Park to remember and honor them.
This Table set for one is small, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his oppressors. Remember!
The White Tablecloth draped over the table represents the purity of their response to Our Country's call to arms. Remember!
The Empty Chair depicts an unknown face, representing no specific Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine, but all who are not here. Remember!
The Black Napkin stands for the emptiness these warriors have left in the hearts of their families and friends. Remember!
The single Red Rose reminds us of their families and loved ones. The Red Ribbon represents the love of Our Country, which inspired them to answer the nation's call. Remember!
The Yellow Candle and its Yellow Ribbon symbolize the everlasting hope for a joyous reunion with those yet accounted for. Remember!
The Slices of Lemon on the bread plate remind us of their bitter fate. Remember!
The Salt upon the bread plate represents the tears of their families. Remember!
The W**e Glass turned upside down, reminds us that Our Uniformed American Heroes cannot be with us to drink a toast or join in the festivities of the day. Remember!
Remember! All of you who served with them and called them comrades, who depended upon their might and aid, and relied upon them, for surely, they have not forsaken you. Remember!
Until the day they come home, Remember!
