Table for one – The frailty of one prisoner against his or her oppressors.

The white table cloth – The purity of a soldier’s intentions to serve their country.

Single red rose – A reminder of the family and loved ones awaiting the soldier’s return.

The red ribbon – Symbolizing the need for a proper accounting of the missing.

A lit white candle – Symbolizing the upward reach of a soldier’s unconquerable spirit.

Lemon slice – A reminder of a soldier’s bitter fate.

Salt on the bread plate – Symbolizing the tears of a soldier’s family.

The inverted glass – A soldier’s inability to toast with everyone that day.

The chair – The chair is empty. They are not here.