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An inverted place setting along with a barracks cover, noncommissioned officer's sword and gloves rest upon the fallen comrades table at the IronWorks Gym here Nov. 8,2012. During Marine Corps ceremonies it is a tradition to set an empty place for fallen Marines in recognition of their ultimate sacrifice.
121108-M-YH418-041.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Todd F. Michalek

Nov 20, 2012
Iwakuni - An inverted place setting along with a barracks cover, noncommissioned officer's sword and gloves rest upon the fallen comrades table at the IronWorks Gym here Nov. 8,2012. During Marine Corps ceremonies it is a tradition to set an empty place for fallen Marines in recognition of their ultimate sacrifice.


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