Meaning of the Folds in the Flag

     1.  The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.

     2.  The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life.

     3.  The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks and who gave a portion of life

for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.

     4.  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 guidan

     5.  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.”

     6.  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 stand, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

     7.  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 enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.

     8.  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 our mother, for whom it flies on Mothers Day.

     9.  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.

     10.  The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country

 since he or she was first born.

     11.  The eleventh fold, in the eyes of Hebrew citizens, 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.

     12.  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.