Military Veterans Salute #14 Traditional Cache
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Military Veterans Salute #14
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We have been Geocaching for over a year now and have really enjoyed it. We've traveled nearly coast to coast, Geocaching along the way. We've noticed in our local area that a nice stretch of Bike Trail is without any caches. Please bring your own writing instrument. This series of caches is to honor all Veterans and those still serving who defend our country.
A Big Salute to all of you and a much needed thanks.
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Did You Know...
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To understand what the flag draped coffin really means...... Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widowers and widows.
Did you know…
at military funerals the 21-gun salute stands
for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed…
the Honor Guard pays meticulous attention
to correctly folding the United States Flag 13 times?
You probably thought it was to symbolize
the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!
The 1st fold
is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold
is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold
is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold
represents the 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 the 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 6th fold
is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart
They 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 its Armed Forces, for it is through the
Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their 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 the defense of their 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 Jacob.
The 12th fold
represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies,
in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit
The 13th fold,
or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, "In God We Trust."
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 them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of doing things
with deep meaning. In the future,
you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.
Share this with all who love what is referred to,
the symbol of "Liberty and Freedom."
ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
Thank you Frank Broughton
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