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Flag Draped Coffin....
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By:
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drop_tine
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Mood:
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Target Shooting
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Date:
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10/25/2007 19:14:07
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Music:
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None
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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?
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
.
The
2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal
life
The
3rd fold is made in honor
and
remembrance
of the veterans
departing the ranks who gave a portion of their ???s for the defense of the
country to attain peace throughout the world.
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 for His divine
guidance.
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."
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.
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 father,
for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their 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 them of their nations motto,
"In God We Trust."
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 Marine s 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
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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 as the
symbol of " Liberty and
Freedom."
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