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I would not have thought of the chaplain.
I do not want to refold it myself. There is no way to do it without it touching the ground (although it has touched the ground before, or course, but if I'm starting fresh, might as well do it right), and I want it done right. It's a soldier's flag, it should be folded by a soldier.
Once I make the decision to do something, I'll have it refolded. I need to be at the right emotional frame of mind, and I'm not really there yet. I want it to be... not just something utilitarian and mechanical. I want it to be meaningful. I was too young to care the first time it was folded, I want the final time to be something I remember in a meaningful and happy way. I'm not a fan of the military at this point in time (or really, ever), but it was important to her, and I owe it to her to make a point to do it right, in the right time.
posted by Estelle @ 7/08/2008 08:13:00 PM
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there are funeral detachments, which maybe the base chaplain can direct you to... i am sure they would be MORE THAN HONOURED to refold the flag for you/your mom. the military is a brotherhood like no other, and especially in respect to members who had passed ahead.
when my dad died, his body was donated to the anatomy board, and we were having a memorial service, but no casket. his widow was a biotch and did not let me have the Marines there... but they would have come and folded a flag for me, sans casket, because it was That Important To Them to represent and honour a fellow brother...
maybe put the contacts into place, and i am sure they will be happy to schedule when you are up to it. maybe even in the base chapel or something. so you have a connection to the re-fold.
sorry for rambling... i am a little sad. i never got my flag folded for my dad...
You can also ask a boy scout group or any high school with an ROTC subsect.
the local VFW chapter will refold it as well...
peace...
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