What are the exact words said to the family member when the folded flag is presented to them at a military funeral?

Similar questions: exact words family member folded flag presented military funeral.

I used to know this. Don't remember exactly how it goes, but until someone comes along with the exact wording, this is what I remember - and it's in bits and pieces....."On behalf of a greatful nation, we present.......this flag......to honor the sacrifices they made....."Sorry that's all I can remember, and it may not be exactly correct - hopefully someone will come along and fill in the blanks and correct my mistakes....if not, this will at least get you started.....have you tried Google? .

And it's not "greatful," it's "grateful. " .

Seems its a hoax thats been started online, Please read this article, the person who wrote it has called Arlington National Cemetery and was told no such changes have been made. urbanlegends.about.com/od/military/a/Mil... Article in part:>>> htm? Rd=1.

Please read this entire article from the Snopes. Com website. It will explain the change in wording, and why it has occurred.

Kat asp.

The president is the Commander and chief of the military and he sends his condolences the the families of all fallen military personel.

To summarize: the army has designated an honor guard that is led by an NCO. Due to army regulations, an NCO is not permitted to speak on behalf of the president; without a direct order. Note that this is army regulations, and not an executive order; and that it began while president G.W.Bush was in office.

You can read the full story behind it on snopes. Com .

" "What are the exact words used when the honor guard presents the folded American flag to the widow at veteran's funeral. " "letter to the editor states that flag presented to family at military funeral is now presented on behalf of SecDEF?" "Has the President changed the wording used to present the folded flag to family at a military burial" " How do you start to plan for eventual funeral and burial of a family member? " "do you have to be a military family member to display a blue star banner?

" "I have a funeral to attend - veteran family member, my class A uniform is far away.Is it ok to wear ACU's to funeral? " "If you were asked by the family of your best friend to say a few words at his funeral, what would you say about him?

What are the exact words used when the honor guard presents the folded American flag to the widow at veteran's funeral.

Has the President changed the wording used to present the folded flag to family at a military burial.

I have a funeral to attend - veteran family member, my class A uniform is far away. Is it ok to wear ACU's to funeral?

The president is the Commander and chief of the military and he sends his condolences the the families of all fallen military personel. Serve 49 months ago.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.