The 12 Folds of
Our Flag
Here the first fold of our flag is a symbol of
life.
The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the 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 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 in to 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 tenth 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 eleventh 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 twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen,
represents an emblem of eternity and
glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy
Ghost.
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 Gorge 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 us the rights, privileges,
and freedoms we enjoy today.