“The table is small, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner. The tablecloth is white for the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms. The single rose in the vase signifies the blood they have shed in sacrifice. The red ribbon on the vase represents an unyielding determination for a proper accounting. A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of their bitter fate. The salt that sprinkles reminds us of the countless tears of families as they wait. The glass is inverted; they cannot toast with us at this time. The chair is empty; they are not here. The candle is reminiscent of the light of hope, which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home. The United States flag reminds us that they may never return and have paid the supreme sacrifice to ensure our freedom,”