As the others above, add thanks much for the service your father did for our country.

 

IMHO, because your father was a military man, the flag probably should be folded to respect that tradition. I understand why you did what you did, and can't dispute the aesthetics, but the flag is more than an aesthetic piece.

But it's your family's flag and his. It's not a disrespectful way to show the flag, and the ceremony is over. Let the flag be a family heirloom, and display it as you will. The more important aspect is the flag is a centerpoint, IMHO, not the way it is folded. The concept isn't so rigid as to condemn any deviation.

 

Here's how I keep my grandpas

 

Thanks for the link. It was so helpful. I tried finding something like that online but had no luck.

 

[QUOTE=SIIK2NR,Oct 3 2007, 09:09 PM]"Traditionally" you will ONLY see the blue and white stars when presented in a Shadow box.

I've been in the Navy for 20 years and have also had the priveledge of being on the "Honor Guard".