[1SR-L] Astute observations (on the lighter-side) -014/05

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1.	From one of our astute and observant AUX members, Rich Rishkel VFC
22-06 - thanks Rich!!!

2.	Do you know that at military funerals, the 21 gun salute stands for
the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?

3.	Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to
correctly folding the American flag 13 times?

4.	You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies,
but we learn something new every day.
	A.	The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life. 
	B.	The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life. 
	C.	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. 
	D.	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. 
	E.	The 5th 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." 
	F.	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 the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all. 
	G.	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. 
	H.	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. 
	I.	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, have been
molded. 
	J.	The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has
given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were
first born. 
	K.	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. 
	L.	The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and
glorifies, in the Christians' eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

	M.	The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the
stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust." 

4.	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 us the
rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.

5.	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.

6.	The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists in the First
Southern abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc. 

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