In these troubled times…
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“THE THIRTEEN” ~ ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
The 13 folds of our flag at military funerals is for the 13 original colonies but each fold has a separate meaning also.
-The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
-The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
-The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
-The 4th 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 time of war for His divine guidance.
-The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decaur, “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 our hearts lie. It is with our heart that We 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 7th 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 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 defense of our 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 J