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FOREIGN LANDS
Veterans have fought in many lands
Fighting for
freedoms on foreign sands
Loosing life and limbs for many a man
In all of these foreign lands
Loosing
many friends I may also add
On foreign soil and hot sand
In tropical jungles and frozen hillsides
Of these foreign
lands
Now we fight the sleepless nights
Of our battles in these foreign lands
We fight them every night til the early light
Of our times in these foreign
lands
The
price of freedom being bought
Now been paid for at such a high cost
Now we say FORGET US NOT
Back us always so
freedoms not lost
by Cybersarge 11/2001
Have you ever wondered why the flag of the
United States of America
is folded 13 times
when it is lowered or when it is folded and
handed to the widow at the burial of a
veteran? Here
is the meaning of each of those
folds and what it means to you.
The 'first fold' of our flag is a symbol of life.
The 'second
fold' is a symbol of our belief
in eternal life. f peace as well as in time
The 'third fold' is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of ourcountry to attain
peace throughout the world.
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 time of war for His divine guidance.
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."
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 stands, one Nationunder God, indivisible,
with
Liberty and Justice
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 her enemies, whether
they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
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 mother,
for whom it flies on Mother's Day.
The 'ninth fold' is a tribute to womanhood; 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 'tenth 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 'eleventh fold', in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen and King Solomon, and glorifies in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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 Spirit.
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.
The next time you see a flag ceremony honoring someone that has served our country, either in the Armed Forces
or in our civilian services such as the Police Force or Fire Department, keep in mind all the important reasons behind each
and every movement. They have paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of us
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