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folding the flag........this will pull some tears....


2,406 posted on 06/11/2004 9:54:00 AM PDT by eCrusader (shaken, not stirred)
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No, the flag will not be removed until the end of the service in California. Then it will be presented to Nancy.


2,422 posted on 06/11/2004 9:54:54 AM PDT by Catspaw
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folding the flag

The flag is NEVER folded until the casket is over the grave.

2,428 posted on 06/11/2004 9:55:06 AM PDT by sinkspur (Adopt a dog or a cat from an animal shelter! It will save one life, and may save two.)
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I think the flag stays on the casket until just before burial, and is then given to Mrs Reagan. Someone check me on that.


2,559 posted on 06/11/2004 10:03:26 AM PDT by 7.62 x 51mm (• © • ™ • ® •)
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