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I  HAVE BEEN THE OFFICER AT MANY MILITARY FUNERALS, WHOSE JOB  IT WAS TO ACCEPT THE FLAG
FROM THE FLAG BEARERS, AND  PRESENT IT TO THE NEXT OF KIN, AND IT WAS A VERY SOLEMN  THAT I
WILL NEVER  FORGET. GLENN  JAYROE MAJOR  USA RETIRED
                  

Meaning of  Flag Draped Coffin.
               
               All  Americans should be given this lesson. Those who  think that America is an arrogant nation should  
really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers  used GOD's word and teachings to establish our Great  
Nation and I think it's high time Americans get  reeducated about this Nation's history. Pass it  along and be
proud of the country we live in and  even more proud of those who serve to protect our  "GOD GIVEN" rights and
freedoms.  
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
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
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.  

A mother asked
President : "Why did my
son have to die in Iraq?"
A mother asked
President : "Why
did my son have to
Arabia?"
A mother asked President
: "Why did my son have to
die in Kuwait?"
A mother asked President
: "Why did my son have to
die in Vietnam?"
A mother asked President
: "Why did my son have to
die in Korea?"
A mother asked President
: "Why did my son have to
die on Iwo Jima ?"
A mother asked President
: "Why did my son have to
die in on a battlefield in
France?"
A mother asked President
: "Why did my son have to
die at Gettsburg ?"
A mother asked President
: "Why did my son have to
die on a frozen field near
Valley Forge?"
Heavenly Father ..

why did my Son have to die on a cross outside of Jerusalem ?"


The answer is the same .

"So that others may have life and dwell

in peace, happiness, and freedom."



This was emailed to me with no author.

I thought the magnitude and the simplicity were awesome.



IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO STAND BEHIND

OUR TROOPS, PLEASE, PLEASE, FEEL FREE...

TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM !!!