Dear Abby: Flags given at military services should be treated with respect

DEAR ABBY: You advised "Wondering in Concord, N.H." (Dec. 29) that"as long as the flag is treated with respect - taken down at night,and not allowed to become tattered and faded because of exposure tothe elements - it would be a loving tribute to (her) friend if itwere displayed."

Although I could not find it in any flag etiquette site, it iscustomary that a flag used on a casket never be unfolded. It wasfolded and presented as an honor to the deceased soldier/Marine andshould be unfolded only by God. This is a sentimental tradition, nota rule or law.

My husband has the flag that draped his brother's casket. He wouldprobably kill before he would let someone unfold …