The American Legion also set up a missing man table.
From Holbrook, we traveled to our evening ceremony and dinner location: Gallup, New Mexico. As soon as we reached the New Mexico border, we had New Mexico State Police escort. They accompany RFTW the entire time we are in New Mexico. It really aids in our travel. Once we arrived in Gallup, we had a parade through town to the main park.
We were treated to a special native American program that included religious dancers, gourd dancers, and ceremonial drummers. I'm not sure of the names of all the nations involved, but I do know it included the Navajo and Zuni.
One sixth grade student was walking around and passing out letters to veterans that read:
Dear Veteran,
Thank you for your service to our country and for your personal sacrifice to keep our country safe. I hope you have an enjoyable journey to Washington, D.C. I will pray each night for your safety.
God Bless You.
Tomorrow it's on to the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial in Angel Fire, New Mexico.
Today's essential question: What is the significance of the missing man table and the meaning of each of the items? What are some other types of symbolic presentations that you know?
1 comment:
The pics are great, and I really, really enjoyed hearing about the 6th grader passing out the notes to the vets. I have a note for you, "Duane, thank you for being there in support of all our veterans, and especially for those who ride through you, because they can't. Enjoy, we are praying all the rain is way behind you or way in front of you.
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