"On behalf of the President of the United States, a grateful nation, and a proud Navy, this flag is presented as a token of our appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to his / her country and Navy (or other service)". At a military funeral during the presentation of the flag: Here is the procedure and the words that are used. Chaplains: The bearer will turn and present you the folded flag. Salute the bearer with the flag and take the flag with your left hand on top and your right hand on the bottom, and stand while the bearer salutes the flag. When the bearer drops his salute, wait until the bearers are dismissed and then go to the NOK (normally seated on the left front seat) and present the flag . When you present the flag, use these or similar words: "On behalf of the President of the United States, a grateful nation, and a proud Navy, this flag is presented as a token of our appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to his / her country and Navy". After presenting the flag, salute the flag and move to the side. Here is a helpful link: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/ceremonies/clergy_information/Navy/FH.htm