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Just Tell Them "Thanks!" (Con't)
-The vase is tied with a red ribbon, a symbol of our continued
determination to account for our missing and the red ribbons worn on the
lapels of those who aren't here.
-The slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of the bitter fate of those
captured and missing in a foreign land.
-The pinch of salt symbolizes the countless tears shed by their families
as they wait.
-The inverted glass symbolizes their inability to share a toast with us.
The candle reminds us of the light of hope which lives in our hearts to
light their way home.
-The chair is empty because they are still missing.
At the end of my explanation of this corner, I ask everyone to go within
their families and seek out the Veterans, and, if Uncle Fred, Aunt Mary,
Grandpa, Dad, or whoever was a Veteran, to shake their hand and just
say, "Thank-you for the freedom I have!"
In this growing corner, we have a plaque with the names of several
Veterans on it that honors those Veterans no longer with us. My father,
uncle, and a couple of very good friends are on this plaque and this
helps keep their memory alive. If anyone would like to have their
relatives or friends on the plaque, we'll be glad to add them. We don't
charge for doing this, but as we're completely supported by donations,
we gratefully accept any donation you'd care to make.
These names also appear on each side of the two-wheel drive truck we use
in national competitions. This truck, called "USA's Answer to Terrorism
- The War Eagle", has been featured at many car and truck shows in
addition to the two-wheel drive pulling competitions we enter. These
Veterans' names are carried with us in our "battle to compete" and in
our enduring efforts to remember those who are no longer with us.
CONTINUED...
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~Manufacturing the all new fiberglass bodied 1952 Henry J's!~