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Had this sent to me, I had never really tought about the folding of the flag or what it meant. So I learned something today
History Lesson
Do you know that at military funerals, the 21 gun salute actually stands for
the sum of the numbers in the year
1776?
Have you noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly
folding the American flag 13 times? You
probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn
something new every day! Be surprised, some of you out there might
remember.
The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents our 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 for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decaur
"Our Country, in dealing with other
countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or
wrong."
The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our hearts that, "We
pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."
The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed
Forces that we protect our country and
our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
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.
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 fathers, for they too, have given their
sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.
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.
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 us of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust."
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a coc*ed 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 us the rights, privileges and freedoms we 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.
History Lesson
Do you know that at military funerals, the 21 gun salute actually stands for
the sum of the numbers in the year
1776?
Have you noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly
folding the American flag 13 times? You
probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn
something new every day! Be surprised, some of you out there might
remember.
The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents our 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 for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decaur
"Our Country, in dealing with other
countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or
wrong."
The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our hearts that, "We
pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."
The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed
Forces that we protect our country and
our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
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.
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 fathers, for they too, have given their
sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.
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.
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 us of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust."
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a coc*ed 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 us the rights, privileges and freedoms we 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.
