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Jake_Dragon
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SEP 14, 04:23 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Songman:
Turn on the Montel Williams show this afternoon. He has the flag from his father's coffin displays in the triangular box as described above.
Here is a link to a place that sells the cases.
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Those are exactly like the ones that I made. I would sometimes use crown molding instead of the small round molding but the box was always the same.
I used oak but you can make them out of anything. Mahogany or Walnut were my favorite to work with. Inlay some white maple and it looked great.[This message has been edited by Jake_Dragon (edited 09-14-2006).]
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blackrams
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SEP 14, 04:30 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Jake_Dragon:
Those are exactly like the ones that I made. I would sometimes use crown molding instead of the small round molding but the box was always the same.
I used oak but you can make them out of anything. Mahogany or Walnut were my favorite to work with. Inlay some white maple and it looked great.
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That's really cool, I've seen it before but didn't realize it was intended for retirees. Nice touch.------------------
Ron
Freedom isn't Free, it's paid for with the blood and dreams of those that have gone before us.
My imagination is the only limiting factor to my Fiero. Well, there is that money issue.
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Toddster
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SEP 14, 04:37 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by pokeyfiero:
Anyway . . . If you people are done once again trampling a September 11th thread I thought I would post the original message again.
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Sorry, It's just my week to ***** slap 84Bill. 
| quote | Should it be repaired?
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NO!
That is pure history man. But I wouldn't fly it again in order to preserve it. I'd go with the suggestion above to frame it.
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Toddster
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SEP 14, 04:39 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 84Bill:
Whats the problem?
Answer does not compute?
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Uhh, that's right Bill, NO ANSWER definitley does not compute.
Provide one or shut up
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Jake_Dragon
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SEP 14, 04:41 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
That's really cool, I've seen it before but didn't realize it was intended for retirees. Nice touch.
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If you knew the right E-3 to ask you may even leave with a small brass bell as well 
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pokeyfiero
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SEP 14, 06:10 PM
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Thanks guys. Good advice.
I didn't want to have it repaired basically because I kind of feel like I was saying I was ashamed of it. I am not. I think we al forget our pain and the pains of others to often and would have the scars of history to remind us but it seems the general concensus not to have her fly. I'm not sure I agree to never fly her but do agree there must be a level of respect excepted by those that care. I do so I will adhere.
I like those triangle cases so I think I will get one.
As far as remembering 9\11 I keep a commemorative 911 flag posted in my GT right in the front of the roof light so I see it every day.
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Formula88
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SEP 14, 07:43 PM
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Yeah, I would definitely not fly it again. In part for respect of the flag, but also to preserve it. The tears and tattering can be worsened by continued flying, and I think it's condition should be preserved due to it's history.
The triangle flag box is a good idea. I have the flag from my father's coffin in one such box in my living room.
I'd also consider talking to the local VFW about the best way to display and preserve it. Perhaps they would want to fly it over the VFW on a special date before it's retired?
Given that it's history is visible in the wear and tear, you might consider a large frame to display it unfolded. But again, I'd check with the VFW to make sure that would be a proper display.
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Songman
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SEP 14, 08:10 PM
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Betsy Ross' Star Spangled Banner was displayed hanging at the Smithsonian. I would think that if you want to display it hanging, it would be proper. I think I might put it behind glass though if you wanted to do that.. And don't put it in sunlight that will fade it.
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Wolfhound
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SEP 14, 08:19 PM
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What Songman and formula 88 said regarding no repair. Does the boat it was flown on have an Alumni Association?
If so they may be interested.[This message has been edited by Wolfhound (edited 09-14-2006).]
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blackrams
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SEP 14, 08:20 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by pokeyfiero:
I didn't want to have it repaired basically because I kind of feel like I was saying I was ashamed of it. I am not. I think we al forget our pain and the pains of others to often and would have the scars of history to remind us but it seems the general concensus not to have her fly. I'm not sure I agree to never fly her but do agree there must be a level of respect excepted by those that care. I do so I will adhere.
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Pokey,
I'm sure you can display it similar to what Songman has suggested, I just haven't found the right site to provide you with the standards. Haven't given up but if I don't find it, someone will. Continued flying of the flag will obviously cause futher degradation and I feel very certain a damaged flag is not supposed to be flown but due to it's historical significance, I am also very sure that you can and should display it.------------------
Ron
Freedom isn't Free, it's paid for with the blood and dreams of those that have gone before us.
My imagination is the only limiting factor to my Fiero. Well, there is that money issue.
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