Clark County Press, Neillsville, WI

June 1, 2011, Page 3

Contact: Dolores Mohr Kenyon

Missing Men Table ceremony held

Rolling Thunder®, Inc. chapters three and four rode motorcycles into the Highground Tuesday, May 24 for a Missing Men Table ceremony.

Visitors from around the area solemnly watched the Wisconsin Missing Men Table Ceremony, along with the National Flame of Freedom ceremony.

The Replica Liberty Bell tolled to begin the ceremony, which recognized and paid tribute to POW’s and MIAs who are gone but not forgotten.  The Flame of Freedom has one purpose: to be the symbol of hope lighting the way home for America’s silent heroes, prisoners of war/missing in action.

The torch is the Rolling Thunder Flame of Freedom, which was lit at Concho, OK, and is on a voyage to the Wall in Washington, D. C. for Memorial Day.  The flame is a symbol – it lights the way home for brothers and sisters in arms.

The torch was at The Highground to tell everyone the soldier stands with pride and honor to keep everyone free; the light keeps burning to show the way home.  The light does not cast a shadow; its sole purpose is to send the message of hope and let everyone know they will never forge – remember.

In keeping with The Highground’s 2003 promise, the names of Iraq and Afghanistan KIAs were read.

Rolling Thunder®, Inc., chapters three and four rode motorcycles into The Highground Tuesday, May 24, for a Missing Men Table ceremony and national Flame of Freedom ceremony. (Contributed photos)

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