ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Garden of the Missing in Action

Imagine you go to a big park where there are lots of flowers and plants, and people go there to relax and enjoy the scenery. But in one part of the park, there is a special place that is called the garden of the missing in action. This garden has flowers and plants too, but it is different because it is a place where people remember those who are missing.

Now, when we say missing, we mean people who are lost and nobody knows where they are. Sometimes, people go to war or on a dangerous mission and they don't come back. Their families and friends don't know if they are still alive or not. It is a sad and difficult situation for everyone who loves them.

So, in the garden of the missing in action, people can come and remember those who are gone but not forgotten. They can look at the flowers and plants and think about their loved ones. It is a quiet place where people can pray, be grateful for their lives and hope for the safe return of those missing.

Even though the garden is sad, it is also beautiful because it celebrates life and honors the memory of those who are not with us. It reminds us to be thankful for what we have and to always treasure the people we love.