Question

Why does the army give the parent of a dead soldier an american flag

Answer 1

For the memory of the fallen soldier and the flag becomes a part of the family

Answer 2

Answer:

This one is a hard one to answer for me iv'e seen young man all man be killed in action war is a terible place to be in. A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a Veteran's military service to his or her country.

Explanation:

The Military of the United States withholds the name of a deceased member until 24 hours after the family has been notified. ... It is the U.S.Army policy to make personal notification to the primary next of kin and secondary next of kin of the deceased soldier within four hours after learning of the death.