Marine Corps Ball 2009

Fresh-faced and ready-to-go

POW/MIA table - The table is round, signifying everlasting concern for the missing. It is small, representing the helplessness of one person, alone, against his oppressors. The table cloth is white, symbolizing their faithful call to duty; a black napkin reminds us of those who will not be returning home. A single red rose represents the continuing lives of the missing--their family and friends keeping the faith that they will return. A white candle signifies the light of hope, illuminating their way back home to us. Salt represents the tears that have been shed by their loved ones. Lemon represents their bitter fate--if we cannot bring them home. The inverted glass and empty chair represent the fact that they are unable to toast or participate in the evening's celebrations with their colleagues.Jared in his "Adjutant" dutiesJared, Chad and Todd

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Globe and Anchor ice sculptureMid-night shot