Patriot Guards Protect Funerals Of Fallen Soldiers
Posted on December 28, 2005
(via Michelle Malkin)
The group “God Hates Fags” — and subsequently “God Hates America” — protested outside a soldier’s funeral this morning, no not to thank him for his service, but rather condemn him and praise his death. The group will be protesting another funeral tomorrow, details here. Video of this incident is available at Gateway Pundit.
A group called Patriot Guard Riders went to the funeral of the soldier to counter-protest the soldier hating, America hating, 9/11 loving protesters. Their mission statement is:
We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security. If you share this respect, please join us.
We don’t care what you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a “hawk” or a “dove”. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your income is. You don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.
Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives.
1. Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.
2. Shield the mourning family and friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors.
We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.
Very cool.
[Cross posted at The Political Teen]
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Good read! There have been several incidents like this in the past year. I didn’t know groups were formed over this stuff, but wouldn’t you think that they’d get the hint from the majority: respect our troops?
Kender Hates God Hates Fags……in fact, Kender is certain that GHF would get their asses kicked in L.A.
Kender wonders if GHF has an L.A. chapter……think I’ll have a look at that.
This practice is as or more disrespectful of the soldiers personally as protesting outside a military hospital. No matter your feelings about the war, the administration, or politics in general, the individual soldiers deserve as much respect as we can give them. If I observed this type of behavior I would physically carry the protestor out of earshot of the family and deal with the personal consequences to myself later. This is not an institution or a government or a political leader to be protested against. This is a person and their family and friends and it is not the time or the place to do something which would distress them further. If someone does so they shouldn’t be surprised if someone acts in an outraged manner.
Perhaps we should gather the names of the protestors and when they or a family member dies, gather the local veterans to stand a silent vigil at their funeral as a reminder of their disgraceful act. The only problem is that the veterans will have too much respect to disrupt someone’s funeral no matter what their actions in life were.
This ignorant bas**** has gone too far. He had 2 protests here in Colo Spgs this year. I am going to Kansas. If you hear about my protest wave.
Nice.
I love America. Free speech. Makes the idiots look like idiots.
I have often wondered: In the eyes of right-wingers, when push comes to shove, if someone gives his life serving in the military, is his homosexuality at least superficially excused? The answer, refreshingly, seems to be yes.
Ian, thanks for the mention and for spreading the word about us. I did want to pick one small point with you however. The Patriot Guard Riders is not a “counter-protest” or “protest” group. We only attend the funeral of a fallen hero as invited guests of the family, otherwise we don’t go at all.
We ride for one reason, and one reason only — to ride with respect and ensure that an American Hero is honored.
Thanks again for spreading the word!
Kurt “VenturaCowboy” Mayer
National Public Relations Director
Patriot Guard Riders
http://www.patriotguard.org
Dear sirs and ladies,
My son served his country for 14 months in Iraq. He came home in 2/2005. I remember he spoke of his country and the concern for those people living the war. He respected the Iraqi people as they are just trying to survive. His belief was that the children were the future of that country. My son went back to Iraq as a civilian contractor and died in the Black Hawk helicopter crash of January 8, 2006. The Fred Phelps protesters also attended his funeral in Topeka, Ks. I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to see the parade of motorcycles arrive to block the protestors. I have never seen that many bikes in one place at one time. The presentation of a Flag and placque from the guard was wonderful. They helped shield us from the hate mongers. The Phelps group is a discgace to Topeka and this country. Our soldiers and civilians who are and have been fighting for our country in Iraq are to be commended. All people should live free. Charlie wanted to make Iraq a better place for the Iraqi people to live. Hopefully one day that goal will be reached. I am proud of what he stood and fought for. We who live in and around Topeka and Kansas aren’t proud of having Fred Phelps live in our city or state. We would love nothing better than to send them all somewhere else. However, we being a God loving people would wish his group on anyone. I want you to know that WE PLAN TO PICKET HIS FUNERAL WHEN THAT DAY COMES.