On the POW-MIA table, what does the red ribbon symbolize?

On the POW-MIA table, what does the red ribbon symbolize?

• A. Determination
• B. Purity
• C. Life of the member
• D. Bitter fate

Answer: (A)

The red ribbon on the POW-MIA table represents the determination to bring every prisoner of war and missing in action home and to keep their memory alive. It emphasizes the unwavering commitment of the military and families to continue the search and to never forget those who did not return. Other symbols on the table convey separate ideas—purity with the white cloth, tears with the salt, bitter fate with the lemon—so the ribbon’s message is specifically about ongoing resolve and determination.

The red ribbon on the POW-MIA table represents the determination to bring every prisoner of war and missing in action home and to keep their memory alive. It emphasizes the unwavering commitment of the military and families to continue the search and to never forget those who did not return. Other symbols on the table convey separate ideas—purity with the white cloth, tears with the salt, bitter fate with the lemon—so the ribbon’s message is specifically about ongoing resolve and determination.