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Presented by Faith and Honor in Partnership with Sober Soldier

This Memorial Day Weekend (May 23–27), while families across the country gather for food, fellowship, and remembrance, one powerful symbol will stand in silent tribute: an empty seat.

Faith and Honor proudly launches The Empty Seat Initiative, a national call to honor those we’ve lost—not just in war, but in the aftermath. In partnership with Sober Soldier, we invite you to take part in a visible act of remembrance for our fallen heroes—especially those lost to substance abuse, suicide, and the invisible wounds of service.

The Empty Seat Initiative asks individuals, families, restaurants, churches, and event organizers to leave one chair intentionally unoccupied during Memorial Day weekend gatherings. This seat serves as a symbolic reminder of the men and women who are no longer with us—not because they fell in battle, but because the war followed them home.

• Leave one empty seat at your table during Memorial Day weekend (May 23–27).
   
• Add a candle, photo, name card, or brief note to signify remembrance.
   
• Post your tribute on social media using #EmptySeatInitiative.
   
• Invite your local businesses, restaurants, or places of worship to join.
   
• Create a space of honor at your event for silent reflection.
   

This initiative is more than symbolism—it’s a statement of solidarity. It says: We see you. We remember you. We carry your story forward.

Together with Sober Soldier, we’re working to ensure these stories are not forgotten. This Memorial Day weekend, let every gathering be an opportunity to recognize those who never made it back to the table.

For event materials, downloadable signs, or to get your organization involved, visit www.faithandhonor.org or email contact@faithandhonor.org.

Let this Memorial Day mean more.
One seat left empty. A thousand remembered.