honoring MIA

Flagler County Library and Embry Riddle’s ROTC host White Table Ceremony

Flagler County Library and Embry Riddle’s ROTC host White Table Ceremony

Flagler County Library and Embry Riddle's ROTC hosted a White table ceremony today to honor and remember members of all five military branches who are and were missing in action or prisoners of war. The emotional ceremony started off with a detailed explanation of all of the table ware, down to the table cloth and what each small and intricate piece means. Following the explanation, the cadet listed each individual branch of the military, as the rest of the cadets were making their entrance carrying a cover in remembrance of each branch. The hats were placed around the place setting…
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Flagler County Public Library holds ‘White Table Ceremony’ on Saturday – November 12

Flagler County Public Library holds ‘White Table Ceremony’ on Saturday – November 12

November 4, 2022 – The Flagler County Public Library Palm Coast Main Branch will hold a "White Table Ceremony" to honor service men and women who are Prisoners of War or Missing in Action. "The POW/MIA Honor Guard Detachment of 157 Air Force ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will perform the ceremony," said Library Director Holly Albanese. "Refreshments will follow, provided by the Friends of the Library." The ceremony, rich with military tradition, will be presented at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 12. It represents the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States…
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