13 Folds of the American Flag:

When folding the flag to store or present, as way to honor the life of a fallen solider or politician, 13 folds are required. Here are the reasons for each of the folds.

• 1st Fold: A symbol of life
  
  
• 2nd Fold: A symbol of the belief in eternal life
  
  
• 3rd Fold: For remembrance and honor for the veterans of America
  
  
• 4th Fold: Represents the weaker times when we “Trust in God”
  
  
• 5th Fold: A tribute to the country
  
  
• 6th Fold: The people’s hearts lie in this fold
  
  
• 7th Fold: A tribute to the armed forces
  
  
• 8th Fold: A tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death
  
  
• 9th Fold: A tribute to women and their devotion
  
  
• 10th Fold: For the father who gave his children for the protection of our country
  
  
• 11th Fold: Represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon
  
  
• 12th Fold: Represents eternity and glorifies the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
  
  
• 13th Fold: Completes the process and, with the stars uppermost, reminds us that “In God we Trust”