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Flag Folding
June 2009
Troop 1333 Scouts in the Spring Observer newspaper
Article on Flag folding tells story of what Americans stand for and
includes
thoughts from Troop 1333 Scouts on the meaning of July 4th.
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The Flag Folding Ceremony of the
United States flag is a dramatic and uplifting way to honor the flag on
special days or at special events. The meaning of the way the flag is folded
is significant, and one that most people don’t know or understand.
The following information is from the U.S. Air Force Academy, as delivered
recently by Judge J. Kent Adams at a meeting of the Northwest Forest
Republican Women. An Honor Guard from the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office
performed the folding of a flag.
The flag folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which
our country was originally founded. The portion of the flag denoting honor
is the canton of blue containing the stars representing the states our
veterans served 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.
The
first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in
eternal life.
The third fold is made in honor and remembrance
of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the
defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world.
The fourth fold represents our weaker nature,
for as American citizens, trusting in God, it is to him we turn in times of
peace as well as in times of war, for his divine guidance.
The fifth fold is a tribute to our 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 sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It
is with our heart that we each pledge allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation,
under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The seventh fold is a tribute to our armed
forces, for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and
our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without
the boundaries of our republic.
The eighth 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, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day.
The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for
it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the
character of the men and women who have made this country great have been
molded.
The 10th fold is a tribute to father, for he,
too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since
they were first born.
The 11th fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen,
represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and
glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold, in the eyes of a Christian
citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of
our national motto, “In God We Trust.” Then the Honor Guard or flag detail
inspects the flag, as the audience waits.
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 Gen. George Washington and the sailors and Marines who served under
Capt. John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in
the armed forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights,
privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.
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