America's White Table

After reading the book America's White Table by

Margot Theis Raven, Mrs. Smalling and her sixth grade students set up a White Table Display in our hallway. The book tells the story of a family's tradition of honoring their uncle by setting a white table. The following description tells more about the items on the table:

The table honors the men and women who served in America's Armed Forces.

“We cover a small table with a white cloth to honor a soldier’s pure heart when he answers his country’s call to duty.”

“We place a lemon slice and grains of salt on a plate to show a captive soldier’s bitter fate and tears of families waiting for loved ones to return.”

“We push an empty chair to the table for the missing soldiers who are not here.”

“We lay a black napkin for the sorrow of captivity, and turn over a glass for the meal that won’t be eaten.”

“We place a white candle for peace and finally, a red rose in a vase tied with a red ribbon for the hope that all our missing will return someday.”

"You are not forgotten so long as there is one left in whom your memory remains"