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The Lone Chair remains empty as a tribute to the service of those who lost their lives, became Prisoners of War or are Missing in Action

Black folding chair in Finneran Pavillion bears the "POW/MIA" emblem
PHOTO: VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY/JOHN SHETRON

Although the 6,501-seat is often sold out, one seat always remains emptyβ€”The Lone Chair. This seat is symbolically reserved at every game as a tribute to those in the armed services who have lost their lives, have become prisoners of war or have been listed as missing in action. Bearing the POW/MIA emblem and the words β€œYou Are Not Forgotten,” ΈΜιΩΦ±²₯’s Lone Chair in 2018 to show gratitude for the service and sacrifice of all those who have gone and never come home.

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