Phelps & WBC to protest Soldier's Funeral - 11/11 in Greeley, CO

Media Sources & WBC Website ^ | Nov. 10, 2005 | Various

[LibertyRocks]

OPERATION HERO ALERT:

Funeral Services for Army Pfc. Tyler MacKenzie
Counter-Protest of WBC
Friday, 11/11/2005
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Greeley, CO

OPERATION HERO is spreading word of a planned picket by Westboro Baptist Church
during the funeral services for Army Pfc. Tyler MacKenzie.
Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church will be picketing during the
funeral service for Pfc. MacKenzie on Friday, November 11 in Greeley, CO.
This anti-Troops/anti-war "liberal" hate group will be protesting
from 11:30am - 12:00pm outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,
located at 501 49th Avenue, in Greeley. MacKenzie's funeral service is scheduled to begin
at noon - therefore the protest is scheduled for the time when his family and friends
will be arriving at the church.

Please show your support for this hero!

Info about Army Pfc. Tyler MacKenzie

Fallen soldier comes back home for good
Tyler MacKenzie, 20, is remembered for devotion to football
The Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_4226812,00.html

Services Set Friday for Tyler MacKenzie
The Greeley Tribune
http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20051108/NEWS/111080055

Weld soldier dies
The Greeley Tribune
http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20051105/NEWS/111050094/0/FRONTPAGE

Remembering Tyler: An online memorial

The Greeley Tribune
Post a message to friends and family...
http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20051104/NEWS/51104003

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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[wagglebee]

If they want to protest the war, then that's fine. But a funeral is not the place to do it. I am getting ill just thinking about this.

[NorCoGOP]

I think you may find more than a few biker "brothers" in the area.

Things are coming together nicely.

Details later in AAR. Let's just say it might be quite noisy with all those engines revving, and, the more the merrier.

[NorCoGOP]

PING.

[TheSpottedOwl]

Right on dude! I just wish there was a way to make them disappear from these funerals.

[SandRat]

Here's hoping that the Indiana Freepers can organize the local Bikers, Veteran Organizations, and anyone else they can think; the entire High School Band Playing continously outside would be nice.

[Cate]

This needs to be taken to the police department in your area also. These nutjobs were headed towards Montana and the police were given a heads up and helped stop the protest.

[14erClimb]

These jerks make me sick. Not only are they protesting a hero's funeral but they're doing it on the day we honor our heroes. Disgusting. Wish I could be there to help.

[Jenny Hatch]

"If they want to protest the war, then that's fine. But a funeral is not the place to do it. I am getting ill just thinking about this."


Agreed. I just got off the phone with the Stake Presidents wife and she said he is very aware of the Anti-War demonstrators. The greely police plan to have an additional 12 officers on duty to help with the protestors.

I explained to her how Freepers have been going to the funerals on motorcycles and revving the engines so that the anti-war creeps can't be heard, and asked her if she thought the family would be OK with that.

She said that she did not think it would be respectful to the reverence of the funeral.

I was going to attend the anti-war demo before this funeral and Freep my heart out, but have decided to stay home out of respect for the family and let the Greeley police handle this one.

Anyone want to start a campaign for a new law to make it a felony to demonstrate at a funeral? Especially for our dead soldiers?


Jenny

[Jenny Hatch]

here are a couple of links to stories about this...

http://www.claremoreprogress.com/archive/article22505


http://www.powmiariders.com/KS_Vets.html


http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9850431/


http://www.wgtndailynews.com/articles/2005/11/02/news/news1.txt

Jenny

[Sterco]

Will comply with the wishes of the family and remain home also. The Greeley police will do a good job of keeping this bunch at a distance and in line.

[No Longer Free State]

First, yes he's the anti-gay guy. His message is that our military deserves the casualties because we've lightened the prohibition on gays (don't ask/don't tell).

As for this statement: Hmm, I wonder what part the Mormon church has in all this., I don't know where Mormons come into it. He's with WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH (WBC) LOCATED IN TOPEKA, KANSAS

[LibertyRocks]

The Veterans/bikers' organizations have been working with law enforcement officials in planning their "sound sheltering" efforts.

[Sterco]

Myself rather than reving my engine to shut them up maybe shoving their signs down their throats would keep them quiet. After their little run in with the locals in Laramie Wyo. I am surprised that they are coming back out West. Imagine if they start tearing up flags in Greeley they are going to get an education they will remember.

[daybreakcoming]

This is just heartwrenching and as dispicable as the terrorists themselves. Maybe more so since they claim to be Americans.
How are they funded? It costs to travel around the country - however I notice Texas is not on their itinerary. What do they base their civil lawsuits on and what is their attorney's name? Surely there is a way to take them down - after all, FReepers took Dan Rather and Mary Mapes down with their own rope - these freaks have a soft underbelly somewhere.

[Mr. Silverback]

Colorado Freepers, scramble for intercept! Bring napalm and barbecue these pigs!

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[Trteamer]

Ok gang, I'm on top of this. I called the Greeley police Dept. this morning and recieved a call back. The group has been issued a permit to protest on the street across from the church. There is nothing the police can do about it, BUT the police told me that there is no ordinance against parking on the street in front of the protestors.

A patriotic individual is going to park a large semi truck and trailer on the street directly in front of the protestors to block their view of the church. This is completely legal acording to the police. Therefore I hope the family cannot see these sick wacko's.

Unfortunately I have to be at work, but I urge all who can attend to show their support to the troops any way they can. I do know that the group Healing Fields is pulling out thier stockpile of American flags for the event and I think the wacko's will be completely overwhelmed by the patriotic response of our community.

God Bless our troops.

[Just Lori]

I didn't think they had more than a few members

They're gaining followers. Hate attracts some people. They protested a funeral in Yakima. If permits are required, you can bet they have theirs, and it will be as close to the church as possible.

[Uncle Vlad]

I wish Phelps and his merry band of bottom feeders would protest by setting themselves on fire.

[Just Lori]

If I am not working tommorrow I will fire up the Harley and ride over with a few "brothers". Will pass this on to all the bikers I know in the area. I hope the LDS does not find us offensive.

God bless you, and no they won't! It's the Phelps gang they'll find offensive! This group is so sick and twisted to do this to the families of those who have fallen. They carry signs like "Thank God for IED's". "Thank God for dead soldiers". (No, I'm not kidding) After Katrina hit, they thanked God for that too. Go to their website. It's guaranteed to turn your stomach.

[Jacob Kell]

Unfortunately, I doubt they'll do that. Bummer.