Brookfield, IL 1510

Veteran's Activities

Our lodge has a number of veterans If you see one please thank them for their Service. The Emblems for there great Help to the Vets. I am sure they are all thankful, I know I would be if I were there. The P.O.W. / M.I.A. Table You may have noticed pictured above is a small table in a place of honor. It is set for one. This table is our way of symbolizing the fact that members of our military are missing from our midst. They are commonly called POWs or MIAs, we call them "Brothers." They are unable to be with us this evening and so we remember them. 

This table set for one is small… symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his oppressors. Remember! 

The tablecloth is white… symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their country's call to arms. Remember!

The single red rose displayed in a vase reminds us of the families and loved ones of our comrades-in-arms who keep the faith awaiting their return. Remember!

The red ribbon tied so prominently on the vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn upon the lapel and breasts of thousands who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing. Remember!

The candle, the candle is lit… Symbolizing the upward reach of their unconquerable spirit. Remember!

The slice of lemon… a slice of lemon is on the bread plate to remind us of their bitter fate. Remember!

There is salt upon the bread plate… Symbolic of the families tears as they wait. Remember!

The glass is inverted… They cannot toast with us this night. Remember!

The chair… the chair is empty. They are not here. Remember!

Remember… All of you who served with them and called them comrades, who depended upon their might and aid, and relied upon them, for surely… THEY HAVE NOT FORSAKEN YOU.