NATIONAL CEMETARIES TO EXCLUDE FOLDING OF THE FLAG CEREMONY AT FUNERALS

Chapters: referring to the Flag folding ceremony that was sent yesterday would like to share e-mail received by Congressman Jerry Moran's Office to Lynette Stenzel ( ALR 392 ) ...I would suggest writing / calling your Representatives - that is a start..we have a voice too, I believe they have pushed the envelope to far on this one...Thanks - Ride Safe ! Cregg ( Bronco 6 )
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Good Day Cregg,
Below is the response Lynette received from one of Jerry Morans aids. Please use the information as you think it will be the most beneficial. It is important that we let our Congressmen and Representives know our feelings.

----- Original Message -----
From: Stohs, Jeremy
To: Lynette Stenzel
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 1:55 PM
Subject: RE: HELLO from KANSAS

Hi Lynette –

I’m so sorry to hear about Loren’s accident. I wish him a quick recovery.

Your email this morning about the new National Cemetery Administration policy on flag folding was the first I’d heard of this issue – that is, until about an hour ago when I started receiving emails from congressional staffers who are concerned as well. Tell Loren he has good intelligence. I’ve already spoken to the House Veterans Affairs Committee staff and you can bet we’ll be taking a close look at this one. The VA has some explaining to do. I’ll let you know what happens.

Jeremy Stohs
Congressman Jerry Moran (KS-01)
2202 Rayburn H.O.B.
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-2715

From: Lynette Stenzel [mailto:gma4gals@gbta.net]
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 9:48 AM
To: Stohs, Jeremy
Subject: HELLO from KANSAS

Hello Jeremy--

Loren just recieved an email this morning regarding a new issuance of policy at National cemeteries to EXCLUDE the flag folding ceremony due to its 'reference to GOD'--although they said on the news clip that it was issued to create uniformity.

I think if this is to be true, it's time the veterans organizations storm DC. This is ridiculous!! If it offends someone, Let the families decide!!!!! Those offended, can simply ask not to have it done at their loved ones service.

Just thought maybe you could check this out for me.

Thanks for checking into this for us. It is an important issue we need to address IF indeed it is true.

Tell Jerry hello for us.

Lynette Stenzel (Ness City)