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| Author: | engineguy [ 11 Sep 2006, 08:46 ] |
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Received this in an e-mail this morning and, after reading it, I realized that I didn't know there was a specific reason for each of the folds. Am I just out of touch or are there others that didn't know this either? 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. "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget, in time, that men have died to win them." Franklin Deleano Roosevelt |
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| Author: | boomer [ 11 Sep 2006, 10:26 ] |
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Do you really think someone sat around deciding how many folds the flag should have and believed this should be one of the reasons? <BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> 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. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> Much more likely it was 13 folds for 13 colonies/states and the rest of this was added on by someone. Just cross out "machine gun" and write in "pizza" |
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| Author: | 30mike-mike [ 11 Sep 2006, 10:45 ] |
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Probably some poor schmuck grunt was handed the Flag and told: Here, the Gen'l wants this folded so's it'll fit in the corner of his trunk. Make sure it can't come unfolded.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> The Second Amendment: America's original homeland security. Ya just can’t take life too seriously, because you aren’t going to get out of it alive anyway. |
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| Author: | engineguy [ 11 Sep 2006, 11:32 ] |
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Boomer and 30MM, I didn't know for sure either but, after researching the all wise and wonderful internet, I found several sites that stated the same thing. Even the American Legion. http://www.legion.org/?section=our_flag ... ag_symbols Anyway, I just thought it was weird that I had never heard that each fold had a meaning before. |
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| Author: | Rayboy [ 13 Sep 2006, 18:29 ] |
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Engine guy, When I went to NCO Leadership School in 75, the Flag Folding and all that went along with it was one of the subjects we had to learn. At Retiree Day at Moody AFB, a Flag is presented to usually the oldest retiree present, after it has been opened ,and refolded, with the Retiree group President reading the different fold meanings. Richard E.Ray USAF Ret. |
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| Author: | sgtgoose1 [ 13 Sep 2006, 19:24 ] |
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Thats what I always was told and in my handbook, but I'd think too that maybe some where added later on. And remember the shells for a funneral salute are placed inside the fold. Goose I know now for a FACT that Truth is Stranger than Fiction and IT CAN ALWAYS BE WORST! |
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| Author: | 30mike-mike [ 14 Sep 2006, 05:45 ] |
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First time I heard it was when we took 30MM Jr to the Memorial Day Observance at our local VFW when he was about 5. The Ladies aux intoned the words at each fold. The Second Amendment: America's original homeland security. Ya just can’t take life too seriously, because you aren’t going to get out of it alive anyway. |
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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 14 Sep 2006, 08:36 ] |
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Engine guy is correct, i remember being taught the same stuff, i think it was at PLDC. <img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/m21sniper/RecoverAgentWIDEsmall.jpg" border=0> <font color=yellow><i><b>"One way or another, your car is coming with me."</b></i></font id=yellow> |
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| Author: | fenderstrat72 [ 14 Sep 2006, 15:21 ] |
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It is real popular here during retirement ceremonies. Fender "Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it." George Bernard Shaw |
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