Thursday, November 12, 2009

'Patriot Guard' Protects Military Funerals From Antigay Protests

Members of the Patriot Guard Riders form a "cordon of honor" for the funeral procession of a fallen servicemember. Courtesy photo

From McClatchy News:

A soldier returning to his parents in a casket may be the most painful thing for a family to endure. But the nightmare worsens.

Imagine saying goodbye to your loved one -- your son, your brother, your husband, your father, your childhood friend -- and lurking on the fringes are protesters, using the death of your loved one for their own agenda.

One group of dedicated veterans, the Patriot Guard Riders, are there keep the protesters away.

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My Comment: The Patriot Guard Riders represent what is the best of America, a symbol of what working together can accomplish during a time of great sadness and sorrow for a family who has lost a loved one.

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