<h1>Meaning of the Flag Draped Coffin</h1>
<p>Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers:</p>
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<p>Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times?  You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies.</p>
<p>The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.</p>
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<p>The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.</p>
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