I hate to spoil this, but it's not true:
http://www.snopes.com/military/flagfold.asp
The sentiment and respect for fallen soldiers, though, is
something I certainly understand and agree with. I used to run my
old 64 Chevy pickup as "sweeper" with the Patriot Guard Riders and
attended many funerals of soldiers who gave their all in service
for our country:
The photo above was one of the more heart-straining ones. I can't
remember the details at the moment, but I know that there were a lot
of tears shed. Even God seemed to be weeping by the time the
ceremony was over:
That was thru the windshield of my truck, just as I was about to
leave.
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I didn't know this.
- Meaning
of Flag Draped Coffin
- All Americans
should be given this lesson. Those who think
that America is an arrogant nation should really
reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers
used GOD's word and teachings to establish our
Great Nation and I think it's high time
Americans get re-educated about this Nation's
history.
- Pass it along and
be proud of the country we live in and even more
proud of those who serve to protect our 'GOD
GIVEN' rights and freedoms.
- I hope you take
the time to read this ... To understand what the
flag
- draped coffin
really means ... Here is how to understand the
flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so
many widows and widowers.
- Do you know that
at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands
for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
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- Have you ever
noticed the honor guard pays meticulous
attention to
- correctly folding
the United States of America Flag 13 times?
You probably thought it was to symbolize the
original 13 colonies, but we learn something
new every day!
- The 1st fold of
the flag is a symbol of life.
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- The 2nd fold is a symbol of the
belief in eternal life.
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- The 3rd fold is
made in honor and remembrance of the veterans
departing the ranks who gave a portion of their
lives for the defense of the country to attain
peace throughout the world.
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- The 4th fold
represents the weaker nature, for as American
citizens
- trusting in God,
it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well
as in time of war forHis divine guidance.
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- The 5th fold is a
tribute to the country, for in the words of
Stephen
- Decatur, 'Our
Country, in dealing with other countries, may
she always be right; but it is still our
country, right or wrong.'
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- The 6th fold is
for where people's hearts lie. It is with their
heart that
- they pledge
allegiance to the flag of the United States Of
America , and the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty
and Justice for all.
- The 7th fold is a
tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through
the Armed Forces that they protect their
country and their flag against all her enemies,
whether they be found within or without the
boundaries of their republic.
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- The 8th fold is a
tribute to the one who entered into the valley
of the
- shadow of death,
that we might see the light of day.
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- The 9th fold is a
tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has
been
- through their
faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the
character of the men and women who have made
this country great has been molded.
- The 10th fold is
a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given
his sons
- and daughters for
the defense of their country since they were
first born.
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- The 11th fold
represents the lower portion of the seal of
King David and King Solomon and glorifies in
the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and
Jacob.
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- The 12th fold
represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies,
in the
- Christians eyes,
God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
- The 13th fold, or
when the flag is completely folded, the stars
are
- uppermost
reminding them of their nations motto, 'In God
We Trust.'
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- After the flag is
completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the
- appearance of a
cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers
who served under General George Washington, and
the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain
John Paul Jones, who were followed by their
comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of
the United States, preserving for them the
rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy
today.
- There are some
traditions and ways of doing things that have
deep meaning.
- In the future,
you'll see flags folded and now you will know
why.
- Share this with
the children you love and all others who love
what is
- referred to, the
symbol of ' Liberty and Freedom.'
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- MAYBE THE
SUPREME COURT SHOULD READ THIS EXPLANATION
BEFORE THEY RENDER THEIR DECISION ON THE PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE. FORWARD IT; MAYBE SOMEONE WITH THE
NECESSARY POWER, OR POLITICAL AND FINANCIAL
INFLUENCE, WILL GET IT TO THEM.
- IN THE
MEANTIME, MAY GOD PROTECT US ALWAYS.
- ONE NATION, UNDER
GOD, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
- If you agree, Pass it
along to others.................
- If not, hit
delete..................
- Our Soldiers have
preserved your right to make this choice!
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