BUMP
Posted on 08/29/2005 5:19:20 PM PDT by LibertyRocks
Similar to other actions this Anti-Troops group has performed during soldiers' funerals in the past there are plans to picket another funeral, and a 9/11 memorial march in DC.
Here are the facts regarding these planned protests:
1.) Fallen Soldier Army Staff Sgt. Brian Morris - Constantine, Michigan on Thursday, September 1, 2005 12:30-1:00pm. Planned picket of WBC is planned to take place outside the Eley Funeral Home on THURSDAY. News reports state the actual funeral will be on FRIDAY the 2nd of September.
2.) America Supports You Walk for Freedom - Washington DC & Arlington, VA 8:00am - 12:00pm on Sunday, September 11, 2005. WBC is planning to picket on the Memorial Bridge in the Arlington National Cemetery.
NEWS REPORTS on Army Staff Sgt. Brian Morris -
Fallen soldier's funeral to be Friday
Funeral Friday for soldier who died in Iraq
Area Soldier dies in Iraq Accident
Info about the America Supports You Walk for Freedom in DC on 9/11
'America Supports You Freedom Walk' Honors Servicemembers - From the American Forces Press Services
AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU website - http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/ - Visit to sign up for the walk.
BACKGROUND INFO about the church group -
Their beliefs:
FR Thread about Counter-protest of this group on 8/28 in Martinsville, IN - great pics from Freeper Earthdweller who attended!
FR THREAD - Kin mourn soldiers, brace for hate group (Westboro Baptist Church blame soldier's death on America)
FR THREAD - Hate group plans funeral protest
Gore Political Ties to "God Hates Fags" Founders Uncovered - http://www.lcrga.com/archive/200010251159.shtml
FORCE PROTECTION (FP) ADVISORY MESSAGE 05-180
(THREAT TO MILITARY FUNERALS)// REF/A/MSG/CMC/051956Z JUL 05//REF A IS HQ USNORTHCOM FORCE PROTECTION (FP) ADVISORY MESSAGE 05-180 (THREAT TO MILITARY FUNERALS)// RMKS/
1. REQUEST WIDEST DISSEMINATION POSSIBLE TO ALL COMMANDS, UNITS AND PERSONNEL. ENSURE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS FOR ALL DOD PERSONNEL PARTICIPATING IN OR ATTENDING FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MILITARY MEMBERS.
2. USNORTHCOM IS TRANSMITTING THIS FP ADVISORY BASED ON RECENT REPORTS OF PROTEST GROUP ACTIVITIES TO PICKET MILITARY FUNERALS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
2.A. A GROUP FROM WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH (WBC) LOCATED IN TOPEKA, KANSAS HAS PROTESTED OR IS PLANNING TO PICKET AND PROTEST AT PUBLIC FUNERALS OF PERSONNEL KILLED IN THE WAR ON TERRORISM. THIS GROUP HAS REPORTEDLY ANNOUNCED VIA THEIR WEBSITE THAT THEY INTEND TO PROTEST FUNERALS IN ALABAMA, CALIFORNIA, DELAWARE, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, KANSAS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, WISCONSIN, AND WEST VIRGINIA.
2.B. THERE IS NO INFORMATION TO INDICATE THAT THIS GROUP PLANS ANY FORM OF VIOLENT ACTIVITY AND THEY ARE NOT KNOWN TO INITIATE PHYSICAL CONTACT. HOWEVER, THIS GROUP DOES EMPLOY PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE TECHNIQUES INTENDED TO PROVOKE A HOSTILE RESPONSE OR OFFENSIVE REACTION FROM OTHERS. THEY WILL EMPLOY WRITTEN AND VERBAL INFLAMMATORY LANGUAGE AGAINST THE DECEASED PERSON, THEIR FAMILY, AND MILITARY PERSONNEL TO ELICIT DESIRED RESPONSES. THIS GROUP WILL THEN FILE A CIVIL ACTION IN AN EFFORT TO REACH A SETTLEMENT IN ORDER TO FUND FUTURE ACTIVITIES.
3. SERVICES AND MILITARY UNITS PERFORMING AND SUPPORTING PUBLIC ACCESSIBLE FUNERAL DETAILS SHOULD:
3.A. ENSURE LOCAL AREA THREAT ASSESSMENTS CONSIDER THIS AS A POTENTIAL THREAT.
3.B. COORDINATE WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT/CIVILIAN AUTHORITIES AT ANY TIME WBC MEMBERS OR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS ARE BELIEVED TO BE PROTESTING.
4. ALL DOD PERSONNEL/FAMILY MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN OR ATTENDING MILITARY FUNERALS SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
4.A. SITUATIONAL AWARENESS OF REPORTED ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WBC AND THEIR METHODS.
4.B. DO NOT PERSONALLY ENGAGE PROTESTORS IN ANY WAY; VERBALLY OR PHYSICALLY.
4.C. ALLOW CIVILIAN AUTHORITIES TO ADDRESS ANY INFLAMMATORY SITUATIONS OR EFFORTS TO IMPEDE THE FUNERAL PROCESSIONAL
I prefer someplace like Iran or Syria. Our warriors are busy in Iraq without having to protect these terrorist trash sympathizers from the islamo terrorists. When we invade Iran and/or Syria, these filth can become the casualties.
I agree with you, its time to quit calling them insurgents, the rebels of 1776 were insurgents, the msm has promoted the insurgent tag to make the terrorist filth in Iraq appear to be patriots fighting for their legitimate beliefs.
This is particularly scummy on the part of Phelps.
I am thinking of participating in the Freedom walk. And now the WaPo withdraws their co-sponsorship because it might become "politicized."
Thanks Fred.
The Blue Angels are going to be in Brunswick, Maine on Sept. 10th. Cindy "The Media Whore", is planning on being there to protest!! According to Bangor Daily News. B*tch!
"They are GAY-HATERS and haters of all who have anything to do with them."
Sorry, but that sentence makes no sense. Do they hate gays or are they gays that hate? Do they hate people that are associated with them? I assume they are moonbats, but the level of moonbattiness needs to be defined. This is by no means an attack on you, I'm just looking for clarification......
Thanks for your willingness to research these idiots.
They are GAY-HATERS and haters of all who have anything to do with them. It said they protested the funerals of people who died with AIDS and they detest the Miitary (gay policy), Presidents Bush, Clinton & Reagan. Phelps & his groups' most famous protest was the funeral of Matthew Shepherd, the gay 2l year old who was beaten to death in 1998. It said they had held some 20,000 protests.
With all this hating when do they find time to pray?
One of these days these idiots are going to "protest" at the wrong funeral, and will get a dose of reality therapy.
They hate gays. Actually to be prefectly honest they just hate.
"A fanatic is one who won't change his mind and won't change the subject."
Winston Churchill
Why is the Ditch Queen protesting the Blue Angels? This is peculiar (like most things she does).
BDN says she was invited by "Maine Veterans For Peace". They want to "shine a light on the Brunswick Naval Station's role in Iraq". "She's already bought her ticket".
As many as 100,000 people are expected to watch the show.
Then as many as 100,000 loyal Americans should drown out any rantings by the ditch dog and her minions.
I hope so!!
BUMPING as well as passing on the word of another good idea for counter-protestors...
OPERATION SHREDDER - http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1432141/posts
Although it may not be perfect for these counter-protests, it's a good idea to keep in handy as you show your support when you attend other events.
More information from the Kalamazoo Gazette regarding Staff Sgt. Brian Morris' funeral in Constantine, Michigan Friday, September 2, 2005.
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Services for Army Staff Sgt. Brian L. Morris, who was killed while serving in Iraq, will start at 10 a.m. Friday at Three Rivers Bible Church. The Rev. Stan Kesler will officiate.
Family will receive friends and relatives from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine.
FULL STORY HERE:
Soldier's funeral set for Friday
http://www.mlive.com/news/kzgazette/index.ssf?/base/news-14/1125415261128091.xml&coll=7
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PLEASE REMEMBER:
The protestors will be picketing on THURSDAY outside the funeral home during a break in this young man's wake from 12:30 - 1. I am presuming his family will be returning to the funeral home after lunch during this time period to prepare for the afternoon's viewings. Please let them know they have support...
BUMP
It's beautiful!
...sniffle
More news references to Staff Sgt. Brian Morris whose Visitation and funeral are upcoming. If you will be near Constantine, MI (near the Indiana border) please try to reserve some time to show your respect to this hero.
Michigan soldier killed in Iraq had overcome cancer http://www.freep.com/news/mich/soldier24e_20050824.htm
Was anyone able to attend in Constantine, MI today?
Please post details if you are able... (o:
Thanks,
LibertyRocks
More info on the Westboro Bunch:
Now, they are talking about Hurricane Katrina... nothing but hate spewed from this group.
They’re just like snakes, gators
Jack Zaleski, The Forum
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=101925§ion=Columnists&columnist=Jack%20Zaleski
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