On Saturday September 9, the historical society will host a program on the POW/MIA 'Missing Man Table' held at 2:30 p.m. The presentation will be made by Lincoln Park resident and veteran Tom Cunningham. Our thanks to Tom for sharing his knowledge and involvement with the program.
“The Missing Man Table” is set for the single “Missing Man” who represents the captured and missing from all conflicts, and has become a tradition at important military and patriotic functions. The museum’s presentation on Saturday, November 9th is given by Lincoln Park resident Tom Cunningham. Tom and his two brothers each served in Vietnam. Tom’s talk will throw light on elements of the Missing Man service, explaining the meaning and significance of each article on the Table and taking the viewer deep into the world of the POW/MIA issue. While there is no “official version” of the Missing Man Table Ceremony in terms of “correct protocol”, all versions of the ceremony strive for honest heartfelt expressions from the presenters’ perspective.