City of Livermore
P.O. Box 279
Livermore, KY 42352
ph: 270-278-2113
fax: 270-278-9092
Livermor
The Livermore Riverfront Veterans Memorial Walkway Park recognizes and honors those who have served. The Park features an M60 US Army tank and a walkway with engraved pavers and includes seating areas for reflection.
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Annually, our countrymen gather together at the appointed
11th hour of the
11th day of the
11th month
and honor and celebrate our Veterans. Our City of Livermore and its citizens have the honor to participate in this annual event.
The McLean County Junior Reserves Officer Training Corp, Honor Guard, presented a moving Prisoner of War / Missing in Action Ceremony which takes place in front of a round dining table set for five.
It is a privilege and honor to introduce and acknowledge this table in remembrance of all the prisoners of war, missing in action, and killed in action. From all American involvement in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, the Persian Gulf, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and more.
Many have looked at this table and wondered....
This table is set for five, representing the frailty of prisoners against their oppressors.
Remember, the table is round to show our everlasting concern for our missing men.
Remember, the table cloth is white to represent the purity of our soldier's intentions to respond to their country's call to arms.
Remember, the candle is placed in the center of the table to represent the families of loved ones, who kept the faith, waiting the return of ones so dear to them.
Remember, the red ribbon tied so prominently around the candle is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn upon the lapel and breast of thousands who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing.
Remember, the lemon upon the bread plate is to remind us of the bitter fate.
Remember, a pinch of salt on the bread plate is symbolic of family’s tears as they still wait.
Remember, the glasses are inverted to symbolize their inability to share this afternoon's toast.
Remember, for all of you who have served with them, called them your brothers and sisters, depended upon their might and aid, and relied on them, remember them, for surely they have not forgotten you.
John "Sonny" Renfrow - Chairman
George Rhodes - Treasurer
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City of Livermore
P.O. Box 279
Livermore, KY 42352
ph: 270-278-2113
fax: 270-278-9092
Livermor