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Folding Of The Flag 13 Times
Tradition with a deep meaning....
WHY THE AMERICAN FLAG IS
FOLDED 13 TIMES
Have you ever noticed on
TV or at military funerals
that the honor guard pays
meticulous attention
to correctly folding the
American flag 13 times?
The first fold of our flag
is a symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol
of our belief in eternal life.
The third 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
through out the world.
The fourth 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 fifth fold is
a tribute to our country,
for in the words of Stephen
Decatur,"OurCountry, in
dealing with other countries,
may she always be right; but
it is still our country
right or wrong."
The sixth fold is
for where our hearts lie.
It is with our heart 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 seventh 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 eighth 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, and to honor mother,
for whom it flies on
Mother's Day.
The ninth fold is
a tribute to womanhood; 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 tenth fold is
a tribute to the father, for he,
too, has given his sons and
daughters for the defense of
our country since they were
first born.
The eleventh fold,
in the eyes of a Jewish citizen,
represents the lower portion of
the seal of King David and King
Solomon, and glorifies in their
eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac,
and Jacob.
The twelfth fold,
in the eyes of a Christian citizen,
represents an emblem of eternity
and glorifies, in their eyes, God
the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit.
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 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 us the rights, privileges,
and freedoms we enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of
doing things which have deep meaning.
You will see many flags folded in the
coming weeks, and now you will know why.
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