The Information on this page was sent to me in an e-mail. There was
no original source listed or a credit to the author.So I
looked it up on
urban legends and it clearly states that this information is false.
But the funny thing is that as you continue reading the page you
come to a link about an elaborate flag folding
ceremony - You have to click on it and see what it says.
Now when we click on the
flag etiquette link on the urban legends page we go to the American
Legion site. Then if we click on the
Symbols of Flag Folds we get the same information that is on the
right side of this page. So are we denying what it all means to be
politically correct. Or are we denying God? And erasing Him from our
history?
What are we doing?
Our Country has stood for God since the beginning, now the
liberals want to remove what our Founding fathers believed in!
One Nation under God!
In God we Trust!
So now you know why it says -
Truth or Fiction?
Will you stand up for God and insist
that America stands fast to its original message to the world? What do
you think, is God in or out?
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 The flag folding
ceremony described by the Uniformed Services is a dramatic
and
uplifting way to honor the flag on special days, like
Memorial Day or Veteran's Day.
Here is the sequence of events... |
| PRELUDE:
 The flag folding
ceremony represents the same religious principles on which
our country was originally founded
[begin reading as the Honor Guard is coming forward (if
performing)]. The portion of the flag denoting honor is
the canton of blue containing the stars representing the
states our veterans served in uniform. The canton field of
blue dresses from left to right and is inverted when draped
as a pall on a casket of a veteran who has served our
country honorably in uniform.
 In the Armed Forces
of the United States, at the ceremony of retreat the flag is
lowered, folded in a triangle fold
and kept under watch throughout the night as a tribute to
our nation's honored dead. The next morning it is brought
out and, at the ceremony of reveille, run aloft as a symbol
of our belief in the resurrection of the body.
PAUSE ...
Wait for the Honor Guard (if
performing) to unravel and fold the flag into a quarter
fold --
resume reading when Honor Guard is standing ready.
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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. FORWARD IT; MAYBE SOMEONE WITH THE NECESSARY
POWER, OR POLITICAL AND FINANCIAL INFLUENCE, WILL GET IT TO
THEM.
IN THE MEANTIME, MAY GOD PROTECT US ALWAYS.
S.O.A. Web Ministries
This page was last updated:
Wednesday February 13, 2008
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