Folding the American Flag

 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?

 

 


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 lives 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 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."

    

    MAYBE THE  SUPREME COURT SHOULD READ THIS EXPLANATION BEFORE THEY RENDER THEIR DECISION  ON THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 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.

    "In God We  Trust"