Very Thankful For Veterans Serving During Thanksgiving 2015.

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:29:01 -0500

Simply, I want to say thank all Veterans past and present. Especially currently serving and performing "Duty Honor Country" duties near and far abroad the world keeping the world peaceful. Happy Thanksgiving 2015. I appreciate all what you are doing and for the comrades who didn't make it to be with their families, your sacrifice will not go in vain. Be thankful for so much on this day and everyday.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2015 11:31 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:31:14 -0500

A home and my cats....

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Nov 25 at 2015 11:33 PM

MAJ Alvin B. — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:33:00 -0500

My thanks to you and every member currently servin and their families. May you have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Response by SPC Mark Beard made Nov 25 at 2015 11:33 PM

SPC Mark Beard — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:33:06 -0500

We are thankful for you my Brother

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Nov 25 at 2015 11:41 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:41:16 -0500

And my thanks to you SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL! Happy Thanksgiving!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 25 at 2015 11:47 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:47:31 -0500

I concur with the thoughts you have expressed SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL.
Thank you and thanks to all others who are currently serving this Thanksgiving.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Nov 26 at 2015 12:03 AM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:03:40 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Nov 26 at 2015 2:06 AM

SFC A.M. Drake — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 02:06:39 -0500

Happily Thanksgiving to you and your family Joe!

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 26 at 2015 7:32 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:32:07 -0500

The Missing Man Table, also known as the Fallen Comrade Table,[1] is a place of honor, set up in military dining facilities of the U.S. armed forces and during occasions such as service branch birthday balls, in memory of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service-members.[2] The table serves as the focal point of ceremonial remembrance, originally growing out of US concern of the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue.[3][
The listed items are considered traditional. Some commands and units may place headcovers or other items at the place setting as well.[8]
Table: set for one, is small, symbolizing the frailty of one isolated prisoner. The table is usually set close to, or within sight of, the entrance to the dining room. For large events of the Missing Man Table is set for six places: members of the five armed services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard) and a sixth place setting reminiscent of the civilians who died during service alongside the armed forces or missing during armed conflict .[9] Table is round to represent everlasting concern on the part of the survivors for their missing loved ones.[10]
Tablecloth is white, symbolic of the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms.[11]
Single red rose in the vase, signifies the blood that many have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our beloved United States of America. This rose also reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep the faith, while awaiting their return.[12]
Yellow ribbon on the vase represents the yellow ribbons worn on the lapels of the thousands who demand with unyielding determination a proper accounting of our comrades who are not among us tonight.[13]
Slice of lemon on the bread plate: represents the bitter fate of the missing.[14]
Salt sprinkled on the bread plate: symbolic of the countless fallen tears of families as they wait.[15]
Inverted glass: represents the fact that the missing and fallen cannot partake.
Lit candle: reminiscent of the light of hope which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, to the open arms of a grateful nation.
Empty chair: the missing and fallen aren't present

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_man_table

Missing man table - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Response by MSG Floyd Williams made Nov 26 at 2015 7:45 AM

MSG Floyd Williams — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:45:41 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving to everybody and your families, and most of all Thanking God for allowing us to see another day.

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Nov 26 at 2015 8:03 AM

SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 08:03:31 -0500

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Well said SNCO! I am also thankful for our Veterans who have served since 1775 to ensure we obtained and maintained the freedoms which we all enjoy. Thank you to all who have served, are serving, and will serve our great Republic.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Nov 26 at 2015 10:30 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 10:30:02 -0500

To my brothers and sisters here have a safe and blessed (if you;re religious) Thanksgiving. To my brothers and sisters deployed, enjoy this day, but come home safely. To my brothers and sisters here pulling shift, CQ, Staff Duty, or any other duty that keeps them away from family, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and I hope your families come and visit you with a plate so you don't miss out.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Nov 26 at 2015 10:32 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 10:32:08 -0500

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and your family!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY RP MEMBERS AS WELL!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 26 at 2015 5:01 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 17:01:36 -0500

I hope the Main Effort for our boys and girls in the war zones is feeding them a delicious dinner befitting of being home.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2015 7:47 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:47:10 -0500

Thanks to you and all too.