Justin King
Well-Known Member
A young Marine from Williams, AZ (about 30 miles up the road from me) was honored for his service yesterday. He and another Marine, Lance Cpl. Brandon W. Pearson were killed by small arms fire in Afghanistan on Nov. 4th, 2010. A service was held yesterday in Williams and was thankfully free of protesters and drew huge support from the public. I ask for prayers for his family, including his young wife, who have suffered such a tremendous loss in the name of our country.
A group from Westboro Baptist Church had publicised plans to protest at the funeral with signs, the wording of which would make some of you livid and shall not be repeated by my doing. Veterans and supporters showed up from surrounding cities and states in response, the result being that the town was packed with people there to support the family, and the protesters failed to appear.
I want to urge good folks to attend military funerals and show support for the families, and if necessary, to put yourself between the family and any protesters, so that they are not subjected to the disrespect of the protester's intent. We have shown that they can be beaten. Let's not let them ruin another funeral.
A group from Westboro Baptist Church had publicised plans to protest at the funeral with signs, the wording of which would make some of you livid and shall not be repeated by my doing. Veterans and supporters showed up from surrounding cities and states in response, the result being that the town was packed with people there to support the family, and the protesters failed to appear.
I want to urge good folks to attend military funerals and show support for the families, and if necessary, to put yourself between the family and any protesters, so that they are not subjected to the disrespect of the protester's intent. We have shown that they can be beaten. Let's not let them ruin another funeral.
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