 Those
who deny freedom to others
deserve it not for
themselves.
Abraham Lincoln
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At this moment, America's finest young men and women are
serving in harms way on our behalf in places
thousands of miles from our shores. It
is important that everyone gives them all the support
possible.
The main objective for this page is to give
thanks to those that served and are serving,
and to help bring 'PRIDE, DEDICATION, and
PATRIOTISM' back to ALL Americans.
Hopefully, our page will help in a small way!
Thank you for visiting...
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FACTS ABOUT THE AMERICAN
FLAG
Do you know that 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 American
flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize
the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new
every day!
The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in
eternal life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 are found within or without the boundaries of our
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 our 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 us
of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust"
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A Soldiers Prayer
When I am called to serve, Dear
Lord,
Wherever war may be,
Give me courage to
fight the battles,
My country may ask of me.
Grace
me with Your presence,
And know that I love You,
While I fight the enemy,
My country needs me to.
Help me protect my comrades,
As You expect me to,
And keep me in Your loving hands,
While I do what I
must do.
I want to do my duty,
And to give the
best in me,
To do what I've been called to do,
And
protect our liberty.
And if, according to Your
will,
I must give up my life,
Please bless with
Your protecting hand,
My children and my wife.
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