Respect for our flag...

October 26, 2016 at 7:57 AM ·

RESPECT for our flag is on my mind. I recently posted a comment about this and the reply of a woman astounded me. It was so beautiful I decided to cut and paste it and share with you. This is about our flag and our military. The next time you have the opportunity to see a military funeral, watch the care given to the flag over the casket. 

Here is her story:
When my father died, he was in Georgia and was to be buried in Florida. It was assumed that there would be someone who knew how to fold his flag. As it turned out, there was one man--and me. I had been a part of funeral details while in the Navy. The friend held the end with the stars, and I folded. I did the inspections of corners and mentally transformed myself to being in uniform. When I finished folding, the friend held and turned the flag while I inspected. I came to attention, and he followed suit. He handed me the flag. I took one step back, did an about face, walked to my mother, knelt on one knee and said the words. By the time I was done, both of us had tears streaming down our faces. I stood, came to attention, and saluted. Then I relaxed, went to my mother and held her until she was calmer. Then I sat down.