[ratpack] Re: Fwd: Meaning of the flag draped coffin....bet you didn't know this.

  • From: Michael Wells <mcwellsphoto@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: ratpack@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:09:52 -0600

All,

I have included a photo of my grandmother at the coffin of my uncle. Uncle
Rich was in the 82nd Airborne and severed before Viet Nam, thankfully. This
pic was entered in the Tehama County fair in the "Reflection" category and
won a blue ribbon and I gave a copy to all my relatives as a Christmas
present a few years ago. Grandma summed up all of our feelings about both
Uncle Rich and those that serve.

Dr Z

On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 6:27 PM, Ray Buck <rbuck@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  I hate to spoil this, but it's not true:
> http://www.snopes.com/military/flagfold.asp
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> 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:
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> 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:
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> That was thru the windshield of my truck, just as I was about to leave.
>
> r
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>  On 7/3/2012 6:05 PM, humminboid@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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> I didn't know this.
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>         Meaning of  Flag Draped Coffin
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>  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?
>
>  [image: cid:image001.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
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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.
>  [image: cid:image002.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
>  The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
>  [image: cid:image003.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
>  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.
>
>  [image: cid:image004.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
>  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.
>
>  [image: cid:image005.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
>  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.'
>
>  [image: cid:image006.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
>  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.
>
>  [image: cid:image007.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
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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.
>
>  [image: cid:image008.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
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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.
>
>  [image: cid:image009.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
>
>  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.
>
>  [image: cid:image010.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
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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.'
>
>  [image: cid:image011.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
>
>  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.'
>  [image: cid:image012.gif@01CAFBEE.FEA7F9D0]
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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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-- 
Dr. Z
aka Michael Wells
MCWells Photography
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