POW/MIA Breakfast

A prisoner of war and missing in action commemorative breakfast was held at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 20, 2012. The five members of the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard represent the five branches of service (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard). The white tablecloth signifies the purity of their intentions to their country. The rose symbolizes those who gave their lives. The yellow ribbon stands for the unyielding demand for proper account of the missing. The lemon symbolizes the bitter fate of those not with us. The salt on the plate represents the tears of family and loved ones who keep the faith as they wait. The glasses on the table are inverted in remembrance of those who are with us in spirit. The table is set apart from the others for those who fought in defense of our country. The candle is lit to show vigilance for those still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Blackwell/Released)