Folding the American Flag    (Audio) Listen while you read

Each Fold Represents:

1. Belief in God.

2. Confidence and reliance in God to guide and direct our decisions and our lives, allowing Him to rule our lives and to protect our country.*

3. America and all she stands for.

4. In Honor of all those who gave their lives in service to our country.

5. Freedom - A great gift with a high price.

6. Our Hearts - Where we pledge our loyalty.

7. The Arm Forces - Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines.

8. Our Mothers - Who bear the youth of the future.

9. Our Fathers - Who lead the family and our nation under God.

10. The Family - The strength of a nation.

11. Liberty and Justice for all.

12. Eternity - (Stars & Blue) The sum total of our Life, Faith and Sacrifice.

13. For the Original Colonies that made up the beginning of Our Great Nation.

*Revised by Ranger Gary Horton