Posted on 11/01/2005 7:11:57 AM PST by LibertyRocks
OPERATION HERO ALERT:
Funeral Services for Seargent Evan Seam Parker
Counter-Protest of WBC
Wednesday, 11/2/2005*
South Haven Public School - South Haven, KS
OPERATION HERO is spreading word of a planned picket by Westboro Baptist Church
during the memorial service of Seargent Evan Seam Parker.
Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church will be picketing during the
funeral service for Sgt. Evan Seam Parker on Wednesday, November 2 in South Haven, KS.
This anti-Troops/anti-war "liberal" hate group will be protesting
from 1pm - 2pm outside the High School where services are being held.
The funeral service is scheduled to begin at 2pm, so Fred and his protestors are
purposely protesting during the time when most people will be arriving for the services themselves.
Please show your support for this hero!
Info about Seargent Evan S. Parker
Obituary at ArkCity.net
Sgt. Evan Seam Parker
http://www.arkcity.net/obits.shtml
Email Request for Counter-Protest Support at the Funeral!
My tiny home town in KS lost one of our own, Sergeant Evan Parker, 25,
died Oct 26th from shrapnel head & neck wounds rec'd in Iraq.
We just got word today that Fred Phelps (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=fredphelps )
plans to protest the war at the funeral this Wednesday.
Do you have suggestions on how to counter &/or turn out a huge number of active & reserve troops?
Anita and the whole town are upset, just don't need to see these protesters at the funeral of her son.
Here is the link for arrangements: http://www.arkcity.net/obits.shtml see obituaries for 10/31/05
Thanks
Media Reports:
Soldier hoped to join police
The Witchita Eagle
http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/news/special_packages/iraq/13028190.htm
Arkansas City man dies in Iraq
The Witchita Eagle
http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/news/state/13025506.htm
Military services Wednesday for Parker
Wellington Daily News
http://www.wgtndailynews.com/articles/2005/10/31/news/news2.txt
OUR HEROES DESERVE YOUR SUPPORT!
BACKGROUND INFO about the church group -
Search on keyword WBC or Fred Phelps here at FR to uncover a whole lot of info and stories
about their past activities. WARNING: It will make you sick!
Gore Political Ties to "God Hates Fags" Founders Uncovered -
http://www.lcrga.com/archive/200010251159.shtml
RE: WBC & FRED PHELPS - The Military's View...
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
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Let's all remember this hero!
God speed, God bless, and God give victory to these wonderful riders and heros!
Baptists my shiny butt
Wish I could go but I'll be praying for the family.
They slow to a crawl as the family procession enters the burial area and rev their engines so the Phelps gang cannot be heard/seen over their huge American flags--awesome!
Anybody who has questions and needs more info from somebody who lives in the area, freepmail me and I'll give you freeper getgoing's phone number.
| My name is Tom Leahy, I reside in Derby, Kansas and work in the Middle East. I am a Vietnam Veteran. I also am a member of the ALR 136 Riders and when I am home I have the privilege and honor to ride with this very fine and patriotic group of people. While I can't be there for the funeral and show physical support I am with you all in Heart and Soul and can assure you and Sgt Parker's family of my support and condolences. This man is a credit to his family and country. The WBC need to go on the outside and look in instead of the inside looking out to appreciate what our country stands for to appreicate how fortunate we are to live in the US and what our soldiers do for us to allow us the freedoms we have. After spending many years in the Middle East, "There is no place like home" and we need it protected it at all cost. The WBC should be thank full that they do have Freedom of Speech and can express an opinion, however do it with respect and intrigrity and in a proper and dignified manner. Try such protesting in Saudi Arabia, Yemen or Tienanmen Square in Beijing, China and see what happens My oldest son. (Sgt USAF) is on his way to Iraq next month and I am proud that he represents one of the finest fighting forces and country the world has ever know. My middle son is in the Marine Corp and younger lad in the Air Force. Two of my sons have already served in the Middle East and Bonsia Once again please pass on my support and condolences and God Bless America and her soldiers. Best Regards Tom Leahy Derby, KS (Street Addrees, phone, and email withheld to protect privacy) |
THANK YOU TOM - for your support, and your family's service to this great nation! We are all grateful!
BIG HUGE BTTT!!!!! Thank you Mr. Leahy for my freedoms!!!
Please pass on this message: "Tom Leahy, YOU are a great American! Thank you!"
Saw this thread a little late, but my first thought was contacting veteran bikers to show up. Nothing like a huge cloud of exhaust, and the roar of a loud Harley to drown those bastards out : )
PS: Last I heard the Hell's Angels and the Mongols didn't like each other. Maybe they could call a truce, in the public interest.
I'll read down to the end to see how things went.
Proof that even the so-called "right" has its' share of nutbags, same as the left...
I would classify them as "left wing" due to the connections and history they have with Democratic Party political figures such as Gore. The "left wing" label has to do with their political connections and has nothing to do with their "religious affiliation" (not that they are affiliated with any mainstream religion or church anyway...).
As you pointed out, they defy rational explanation. However, to say the someone is "right" or "left" by virtue of their self-proclaimed religion shouldn't be done. For example, not all Christians are Republican - just because one claims to be a Christian does not automatically make them "conservative" politically and vice versa...
You are correct in stating that every political ideology has it's share of "nutters"... However, if you look at the money trail in this case it leads squarely into "left" territory.
Where the heck is the Southern Baptist Convention? They should be sending a couple of 'good ole boys' there to help this wingnut and his followers get right with the Lord.
Exactly. I have read enough about this group now to form an idea of what they are about. They are a small family group and not a "church" in the formal sense of the word. There are all those liberal political ties....Gore/Kerry. Add to that the totally weird stereotypical rantings that sound like what most liberals tend to think/believe about fundamental Christians, and you come up with a group that is trying to damage the image/credibility of the Christian Right. In other words they are trolls, not Christians.
His other friend is a cofounder of the neo-Nazi cult called "Christian Identity." He joined Phelps because he believes Phelps is the white savior that some Identity cultists believe is coming.
Thank you ozzymandus. I did not know that...
I wasn't aware of a Gore connection. It seems odd that Gore would associate himself with people who are so far out of synch with the pro-gay liberal agenda.
Being chummy with this bunch of loonies would be political suicide for anybody, and especially for a Democrat. (Of course, political suicide isn't really an issue for Al. Ya can't commit suicide if you're already dead. Politically, that is.)
Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word!
Media Coverage of Sgt. Evan S. Parker's Funeral Services:
Town honors its fallen son
~ The Witchita Eagle ~
Several pictures available at link above.
Evan Parker was all smiles and hard work, friends and family say
SOUTH HAVEN - The Rev. Michael Roberts says he can't get out of his mind the image of Evan Parker tearing up and down the streets of South Haven.
Roberts officiated at Sgt. Evan Parker's funeral Wednesday, attended by several hundred people in the South Haven High School gymnasium.
"His friends and family all remember him for his smiles," said Roberts, pastor of the South Haven United Methodist Church.
Parker's minister, former teachers, uncle and commanding officer eulogized him as a competitive athlete, a family man and hero.
Parker, 25, died Oct. 26 in Landstuhl, Germany, where he was flown after being wounded in a bombing attack in Iraq.
Going into the funeral, mourners walked past protesters who carried signs and screamed that soldiers are being killed overseas because God is punishing America.
The service also drew more than 150 American Legion Patriot Guard members, who used their motorcycles to screen the protesters from the mourners. Law enforcement officers from across the region also were on hand.
Inside the gymnasium, an American flag lay under Parker's head in the open casket. His Army fatigues were neatly folded at the foot of the casket. A table with his military medals, including his two Purple Hearts, was off to the side.
During the funeral, Parker's casket was closed and draped with a flag.
Parker was born in Wichita. He moved to South Haven in 1985 after his parents divorced. He graduated in 1998 from South Haven High School.
Parker joined the Army in 1999 and was discharged in 2003. His Army Reserve unit was activated last November and he was sent to Iraq this past spring.
Parker was divorced and had two young sons, Blake and Conner.
His former teachers praised his determination and grit.
"You only had to look at his eyes and you could see his heart," said John Showman, Parker's science teacher and basketball coach. "Every time, he'd give 150 percent of himself."
Showman said Parker never had to be pumped with enthusiasm at game time.
"I'd have to tell Evan to relax and slow down," he said. "I'd have to take him out of the game because he flat wore out and gave his all."
Lloyd Dunlap, Parker's uncle, spoke about a hometown boy who was quick to forgive.
Brig. Gen. Vern Miyagi called Parker a hero and a leader.
"He did his duty," said Miyagi, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard.
A procession more than a mile long followed the funeral to Parker's burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery, near South Haven. As the procession passed through town, residents came out of their homes and stood watching as the cars slowly went by.
At the cemetery, law enforcement officers gathered around Parker's grave.
Parker was given a 21-gun salute and his family was presented a folded American flag.
American Legionnaire John Judd of Arkansas City watched silently as the services were completed.
"It's part of my duty and I'm here because I'm an American," Judd said.
Link to Legacy Guestbook for Sgt. Parker - post a comment
Courtesy of The Witchita Eagle
Fallen Kansas Soldier Honored In His Hometown
~ KAKE-TV ~
Video Available at the above link (no mention of the American Legion Riders and just a brief mention that Phelps "Left without incident")
Memorial Established in Parker's Memory
~ Wellington Daily News ~
A memorial fund has been established for the organization that houses Americans who travel to Europe to claim loved ones killed in the war. Contributions can be sent to the Evan S. Parker fund, Landstuhl Fisher House, CMR 402 Box 669, APO AE, 09180.
Correction for link to the Wellington Daily News Story...
http://www.wgtndailynews.com/articles/2005/11/01/news/news3.txt
Sorry about that!
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