Need Help, Flag presentation at Funeral

[Infantry Grunt 1968-69]

I need help on flag presentation at a funeral tomorrow. As a VN combat vet, I have been asked to present the flag from my Uncle's coffin to my Aunt. He was a combat veteran from WWII. I know you guys out there have the appropriate "words" that should be used. Thanks, Infantry Grunt

[perfect stranger]

Bump for finding appropriate words before tomorrow morning.

[TSgt]

Sadly enough I had to attend such a funeral two Saturdays ago of the Chief Master Sergeant of my unit.

This should help you my friend:

Army: This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service.

Navy: On behalf of the President of the United States and the Chief of Naval Operations, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to this Country and a grateful Navy.

Marine Corp: On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to Country and Corps.

Air Force: On behalf of the President of the United States, the Department of the Air Force, and a grateful nation, we offer this flag for the faithful and dedicated service of (service member's rank and name).

Coast Guard: On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to Country and the Coast Guard.

If the next of kin has expressed a religious preference or belief, add "God bless you and this family, and God bless the United States of America."

[TSgt]

Here is a good link:

http://www.trea.org/funeral/honoring.html

[Pistolshot]

" This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for your loved on’s honorable and faithful service."

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

Well done. I was going to ask his branch of service but you covered them all.

[hole_n_one]

Thanks, Mike!

[FormerLib]

Kudos for the excellent response!

[Always A Marine]

Nice job, Mike. And IG, what you've been asked to do is important, and you'll present that flag for all of us. May God bless you aunt and your family...