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  1. 11-21-2009, 07:38 AM #1
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    US Army burial flag question

    I just received my grandfather`s burial flag as a gift from a relative. I have the rest of my grandfather`s war papers and effects and they thought I would appreciate having the flag as well, which of course I do. (My grandfather was a gunner in a Renault FT-17 tank and served in France in WWI.)

    For the briefest moment, I actually thought of removing the folded flag from it`s triangular case and putting it up on the wall. Three-seconds later I realized how stupid that would be. The question is this: how inappropriate would that have been? Would it have merely been kind-of-stupid, or would it have been outrageously insulting and offensive?


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  2. 11-21-2009, 08:35 AM #2
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    I don't think it would be an insult at all. It would be a better tribute to your Grandfathers accomplishments and heroism if it was made for all to see and appreciate.
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    Dont know anything about protocals for your situation, but personally I would leave it in the case.
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  4. 11-21-2009, 09:33 AM #4
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    Leave it folded and put it up to view. I think it is cool and it was folded for him.
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  5. 11-21-2009, 02:07 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by HuskyMike View Post
    Leave it folded and put it up to view. I think it is cool and it was folded for him.
    Yep, in a display case with any medals he had, a picture, paper listing his dates of service and where, etc...

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  6. 11-21-2009, 02:34 PM #6
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    I would not hang it on a wall.

    Personally, I would put it in a glass case and display it proudly. It keeps it neat. It keeps it clean. Some cases have space to display medals ect too.

    I understand yours would be a Canadian flag? I'm sure it would look nice in a case like these:

    http://www.bradsmedalmounting.com/flagcases.html

    General case:

    http://www.framesbymail.com/flag?gcl...FSUsawod2ia4lg

    Examples of US flag:

    http://www.memorials.com/flag-cases.php

    http://www.militaryflagdisplaycase.com/

    http://www.amazon.com/Display-Case-M.../dp/B0013QY5QK


    http://www.stacksandstacks.com/memor...rce=googlebase



    Quote Originally Posted by Groundman One View Post
    For the briefest moment, I actually thought of removing the folded flag from it`s triangular case and putting it up on the wall. Three-seconds later I realized how stupid that would be. The question is this: how inappropriate would that have been? Would it have merely been kind-of-stupid, or would it have been outrageously insulting and offensive?
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  7. 11-21-2009, 02:36 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Groundman One View Post
    I just received my grandfather`s burial flag as a gift from a relative. I have the rest of my grandfather`s war papers and effects and they thought I would appreciate having the flag as well, which of course I do. (My grandfather was a gunner in a Renault FT-17 tank and served in France in WWI.)

    For the briefest moment, I actually thought of removing the folded flag from it`s triangular case and putting it up on the wall. Three-seconds later I realized how stupid that would be. The question is this: how inappropriate would that have been? Would it have merely been kind-of-stupid, or would it have been outrageously insulting and offensive?

    This is coming from a born Canadian, whose grandpa was a Canadian WWI combat wounded vet, whose father was a WWII Canadian Army vet, who is himself a naturalized U.S. citizen and U.S. Army veteran:

    I wouldn't see ANY insult or take ANY offense if you take it out of the case and display it unfolded.


    I don't claim to have any "official regulations say...." kind of expertise, but I did perform a lot of military burials while in the Army (always on the flag detail), so I do have a bit more familiarity with protocol than most folks. I'm not aware of any official reason that you should feel you must leave it folded.

    On the other hand, there is this: That moment of folding that flag is a solemn moment, one which never failed to affect me when I performed that honor for a veteran. It's almost like saying, his time is over, his work is done. Folded hands, folded flag. I don't know that that is the official symbolism, but it strikes me that way. It's a personal thing.


    Also, from a practical standpoint, I think it will soon get shabby if it is hung up. It will be more vulnerable to wear, tear, dirt and dust. Plus, it will take a lot of room, and I suspect you'll get tired of that aspect of it after a while.


    So, of course it's your decision, and I very much doubt ANYBODY would think it offensive to take it out, but my suggestion is to leave it in the case.


    Either way, thanks for honoring our veteran and our flag!
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  8. 11-21-2009, 08:11 PM #8
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    Here's a site that talks about the "proper etiquette" for the U.S. Flag.

    http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/flagdisp.asp


    I'm an honorably-discharged American military man and hardcore patriot, (I take my kids to the cemetary every Memorial day and tell them stories of our dead heroes and leaders)

    However, I don't worship the U.S. flag, and think some of these guidelines are a bit over-the-top. I happen to have a flag on the front of my house right now hanging in the dark, non-illuminated. I feel that it's an honorable thing to hang my flag whether it's visible or not.

    I'd say that you are welcome to do anything you feel would honor your grandfather and his great sacrifice. What would grandpa say about how you want to display it? Just my 2 cents.
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    Well, our president (who you seem to like) uses it as toilet paper. So..........
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    Quote Originally Posted by BlueRidgeMark View Post
    This is coming from a born Canadian, whose grandpa was a Canadian WWI combat wounded vet, whose father was a WWII Canadian Army vet, who is himself a naturalized U.S. citizen and U.S. Army veteran:

    I wouldn't see ANY insult or take ANY offense if you take it out of the case and display it unfolded.


    I don't claim to have any "official regulations say...." kind of expertise, but I did perform a lot of military burials while in the Army (always on the flag detail), so I do have a bit more familiarity with protocol than most folks. I'm not aware of any official reason that you should feel you must leave it folded.

    On the other hand, there is this: That moment of folding that flag is a solemn moment, one which never failed to affect me when I performed that honor for a veteran. It's almost like saying, his time is over, his work is done. Folded hands, folded flag. I don't know that that is the official symbolism, but it strikes me that way. It's a personal thing.


    Also, from a practical standpoint, I think it will soon get shabby if it is hung up. It will be more vulnerable to wear, tear, dirt and dust. Plus, it will take a lot of room, and I suspect you'll get tired of that aspect of it after a while.


    So, of course it's your decision, and I very much doubt ANYBODY would think it offensive to take it out, but my suggestion is to leave it in the case.


    Either way, thanks for honoring our veteran and our flag!
    Thank you for an excellent post. Really.

    I will leave it in the case. I'm sure I would have anyway, but the deal was sealed here.

    (Thanks to all.)


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    Glad I could help.


    Hey, maybe your grandpa and mine are swapping stories right now!

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