May 28-31, 2010

Grand Park,

Valor Memorial Garden

and The Market Common

Sponsored by

and

The City of Myrtle Beach

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Join us for Military Appreciation Days, May 28-31, 2010, in the City of Myrtle Beach!  We are celebrating active duty military personnel, veterans and reserves from all branches of the service with a full slate of events. 

Missing Man Table

The Missing Man Table Ceremony will be performed by Rolling Thunder, South Carolina Chapter 3, during the Memorial Day Program, 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 31, at Valor Memorial Garden on Farrow Parkway.

The empty places at the table represent Americans still missing from each of the five branches of the military.  Americans should never forget the men and women who answered our nation's call to duty. 

Meaning of the Items on the Table

The table is round to show our everlasting concern for our missing men and women.

The tablecloth is white symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their Country’s call to arms.

The single red rose in the vase signifies the blood they may have shed in sacrifice.  The rose also reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep faith while awaiting their return.

The vase is tied with a red ribbon, symbol of our continued determination to account for our missing.

The slice of lemon on the plate reminds is of their bitter fate.

The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless fallen 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 that lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home to open arms of a grateful Nation.

Let us remember – and never forget their sacrifice.

Military Appreciation Days are sponsored by the City of Myrtle Beach and PGBA, LLC.  Many activities and events will be held at The Market Common and Grand Park, part of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.  We hope you enjoy your visit! 

Military Appreciation Days

P. O. Box 2468, Myrtle Beach, SC  29578

843-918-1188 or info@cityofmyrtlebeach.com