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Welcome to our website. Please feel free to learn more about the Ohio Fraternal Alliance by looking around. Meaning of a Flagged Draped Coffin This is to understand the meaning of the flag that is
laid upon the coffin 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 . 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 inside or outside 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. Through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion, they have molded the character of the men and women who have made this country great. 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 as the symbol of "
For more information, please contact: Sue Ann M. Seich 1433 Saxony Cir. N.W. Canton, OH 44708 SAMS330@aol.com | |||||||||