15 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 13, 2024 NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE www.WinterTexanTimes.com 2023 Park Directory Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: 2023-2024 EDITION Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: 2023-2024 Edition 2023 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide items on that table that all stand for something. The table is set for one. It symbolizes the members who are missing from our midst. The POWs and MIAs that are unable to be there but should always be remembered. The table is small, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his oppressors. The white tablecloth represents the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms. The empty chair depicts an unknown face, representing no specific soldier, sailor, marine or airman – but all who are not with us. The table is round to show that our concern for them is never-ending. A Bible represents faith in a higher power and pledge to our country, founded as one nation under God. The black napkin stands for the emptiness these warriors have left in the hearts of their families and friends. The single red rose reminds us of their families and loved ones, and the red ribbon represents the love of country, which inspired them to answer the nation’s call. A yellow candle and its yellow ribbon symbolize the everlasting hope for a joyous reunion with those yet accounted for. The slices of lemon on the bread plate remind us of their bitter fate. The salt upon the bread plate reminds us of the tears of their families. And the last thing, a wine glass is turned upside down reminding us that our distinguished comrades cannot be with us to drink a toast or join in the festivities. According to the Department of Defense, 80,000 American service personnel are missing from previous conflict www.defense.gov/ Multimedia/Experience/POWMIA/. They continue to search for those missing, providing answers and solace for families. One MIA was accounted for as recently as July. The stories are endless of those that served and those that didn’t come back. We are honored to still have many alive with us today. If you ever want to share your story, we would be more than happy to share it with our readers. If you don’t want to share with our readers, make sure you share your story, your experiences, with your family, to preserve your memory and the past. As always, if you want to share your activities, your stories, holiday gatherings, with us, email them and some photos to news@ wintertexantimes.com. RAMBLINGS From pg. 1 o ) l - d h e - Edinburg. Admission is $6. For a full calendar of events and tickets, visit them online at www.utrgv. edu/arts/. November 21-23 – Sharyland High School’s Carpe Diem Players present the beloved musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim, a mashup of classic fairy tales woven together into a captivating and imaginative story. The shows run from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sharyland High School, 1216 N. Shary Rd., in Mission. November 23 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. November 23 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. November 23 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com. EVENTS From pg. 4
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