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FOLDING REVERENCE |
I
hope you take the time to understand what the flag FOLDS really
means..Here is how to understand the flag what each FOLD stands
for:
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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. |
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The
2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life. |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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 . |
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The
12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies,
in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit
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The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely
folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations
motto, "In God We Trust."
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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. |
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This is why when "We the Boy
Scouts of America" Retire or Raise and Lower OUR FLAG
"COLORS OF OUR NATION"
We know why and what Each FOLD means
and for Everyone before us, Fought for and Died for means.
GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY
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