1.6K views · 32 reactions | Waterfire honored veterans this weekend in Providence. In a touching tribute to missing and fallen service members, a Missing Man Table was set up where the rivers meet. Each piece of the table setting has a meaning, which you can read about here: https://www.abc6.com/waterfire-honors-veterans-sets-up-missing-man-table-to-remember-the-missing-and-fallen/ | ABC6 News | Facebook

Throwback Thursday The Missing Man Table, also known as the Fallen Comrade Table, is a solemn tradition honoring fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members. Its origins trace back to the aftermath of the Vietnam War, when the River Rats, a group of combat pilots, set up the first table to remember POW/MIAs. The tradition was later formalized by various military organizations and is now a staple at military events, dining-ins, and Veterans Day observances. Each item on the table carr