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Texas A&M Students & Alum Create Massive Human Wall to Block Westboro Protesters at Military Funeral

Jul. 6, 2012 11:04am Billy Hallowell

Westboro Protesters Reportedly Stopped by Human Wall at Military Funeral

Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale (Image Credit: Fox10TV.com)

Is the Westboro Baptist Church losing its edge? The controversial group, which calls itself a house of worship but is regarded by most as a small, family-led cult, originally planned to protest the funeral of Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale. But, the situation ended with a surprise — some might even say inspirational — conclusion.

Last week, Tisdale, a former Texas A&M University student, was killed by a fellow soldier at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Fox10TV.com has more about the incident that inevitably took his life:

Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale, a former Texas A&M University student, was buried in the Aggie Field of Honor, an area of a College Station cemetery for Aggies and their supporters.

Tisdale was fatally wounded on June 28 during a safety briefing near the unit’s headquarters in the historic district of Fort Bragg at about 3:30 p.m., according to Fort Bragg officials.

Accused of the shooting was Spc. Ricky G. Elder of Kansas, who shot Tisdale and another soldier, who survived. Elder then shot himself and later died.

A portion of the press release that was put out by Westboro Baptist Church

Despite the group’s press release exploiting Tisdale’s death and pledging to crash the memorial in College Station, Texas, the situation concluded with a very different outcome than was originally expected.

Another portion of the press release put out by the radical protesters

After news initially spread that the group, headed by ringleader Fred Phelps, was planning to protest and attend, former and current Texas A&M students took action. BuzzFeed has more about the counter-protest that they carried out against the Phelps family:

A fellow “Aggie”, Ryan Slezia, came up with a plan to create a human wall to block any protesters from getting near the funeral, and invited fellow Texas A&M students and alum to join. One participant tweeted that over 650 people showed up in maroon shirts to create a “maroon wall”.

Now, here’s the kicker and the “different” outcome: To the surprise of Tisdale’s family members, friends and others who had organized a massive counter-protest, the radicals failed to show up. That’s right — Westboro adherents were reportedly nowhere to be found.

Did the counter-protesters scare them away? It’s entirely possible.

A picture from the counter-protest (Image Credit: BuzzFeed)

Radio host Joe Pags spoke with Tisdale’s life-long friend Shawn Dixon about the fallen soldier and the plan that was launched to stop Westboro from ruining his funeral (the event is not listed on Westboro’s picket schedule page).

Listen to the interview, below:

There’s nothing new about Westboro going after soldiers and military families. In fact, the radical group’s bizarre protests against these fallen men and women resulted in a 2011 Supreme Court ruling in their favor (the justices ruled 8-1 that their actions are protected by the First Amendment).

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LeadNotFollow
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:49am
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God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.

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- TSUNAMI-22
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:59am
  ….and a reliable firearm at my side.
  
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- teaisstronger
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 12:07pm
  Next Time Maybe The Protesters Will Be Armed
  
  The Westboro were just taken by surprise. Next time they will have Openly Gay Federal Judges ordering the protesters to disband and ordering the COPS to release their DRONES. The Liberals now have a new sacrament, attacking our US Armed Forces.
  
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- CultureWarriors
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 1:59pm
  Ahh, the Democrat Hate Group Westboro Baptist shows it’s ugly head again. Unlike the absolutely lawless leader of the Democrats (BHO), WBC seems to be law abiding in their shameless hateful rhetoric. I don’t know what’s worse the fact that Fred Phelps ran as a Democrat all those times or the fact that Democrats voted for him. The Democrat party is pure evil. Just look at these Democrats.
  
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- Truthbeliever2
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 6:53pm
  I would bet my left nut this group of Westboro FREAKS are bought and paid for by the DNC.
  
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- MCDAVE
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 9:28pm
  these Westboro Baptist protesters have picked the worst possible strategy to voice their opinions…a total lack or respect to the fallen soldier and their families..Don’t they realize how hurtful their actions are to the families.who are already suffering through one of the worst things that can happen to a family,the loss of a loved one..they need to pick up their bibles and do a little self reflecting..and beg these families for forgiveness .
  
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- stumpy68
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 10:16pm
  And those i trust to stand behind me
  
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- Grey Eagle
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 10:39pm
  This Westboro group should picket the White House instead of Military funerals. RIP Col. Comfort and strength for your family.
  
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- HowardSternIsABigot
  Posted on July 7, 2012 at 7:23am
  God continues to bless Texas. This was the most American response to these poor misguided fools yet.
  
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- libbylindy
  Posted on July 7, 2012 at 3:18pm
  That prayer of serenity really doesn’t apply to this situation. Too many of us sit back and pray our serenity prayer when the walls are falling around us and the fire is scorching us. There is a chapter in the Bible – Eccesiates 3 – that says there is a time for every purpose under heaven and includes that there is a time for war and a time for peace; a time to be silent and a time to speak. We need to be discerning about when to speak and when it is time for war. Only those without good judgment will sit back and not stand up for their Constitutional rights and more than that, their God given rights. America needs to come back to basic moral principles that it has drifted from years ago and it is coming to critical mass. We are allowing the few to dictate their beliefs onto the majority. It is time for this to end – now.
  
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- Ron on the Rio Grande
  Posted on July 7, 2012 at 9:01pm
  9 out of 10 times these A-holes do not show up However it is a victory for them every time a media outlets repeats their cause. Former Patriot Guard Ride Captain.
  
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- GollygeeMrwilson
  Posted on July 8, 2012 at 8:26am
  The only thing serene about this tome is the patter of the tiny feet of the lemmings as they fall off the cliff of reality.
  
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- soisay
  Posted on July 9, 2012 at 2:41am
  Westboro are looney tunes, spewing hate at soldiers, but first they target LGBT. Claiming them a Liberal or Left-Wing plot is to see DNC in every closet, and hear IRS footsteps creaking the attic. The left is disgusted by Westboro, and made fun of their posters at Comic-Con. Many, if not most, A&M Maroon Wall are logically left wing students, offended by Westboro anti-LGBT message and instead supporting equal access while also honoring the troops and families sacrifice. Those two fit together, but we cant seem to grant it to the indep voters we need.
  
  When we sit at The Blaze telling each other “Prez Obama” or “LibJudges” or “LW students that don’t take baths” love Westboro church, WE look like looney-toons that say anything, any lie, scare, pummel, jamb-up, or shut down anything to win a congress seat thru fear.
  
  Grow up People. That wall of maroon supporting the family of the fallen; proud American college students, and all the others that stood together against other Westboro Koran burnings, looney marches, and asinine photo-ops, were standing up FOR American values of patriotism, humility, and integrity. Some of them may vote Democratic. But if we keep calling them names, a LOT MORE will vote Democratic in November.
  
  They want to be welcomed, embraced, and find a party that accepts them without strings
  
  When indep voters, pass our tent, we should be welcoming with a warm embrace, not casting them away with pointless accusations by telling them “we kno
  
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- FoxholeAtheist
  Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:54am
  SoISay, you are correct. I am a true Independent, meaning I look at a voting record before I cast my vote regardless of party line, and have voted Republican as recently as the last election. I’m not voting that way this year. Not one of my votes will go to a Republican in November. Mostly, it’s the way the Republicans have conducted themselves, but a lot of it has to do with the people like the ones you find on The Blaze. I have been quietly walking among the people on the far right and am disgusted about how they conduct themselves on a daily basis. Never in my life have I witnessed so much hate and bigotry as I have when I spend time with these people. The hypocritical and ignorant world view of the far right conservative will be the downfall of this country, but if that’s the vision for this country that they have planned for us, part of me says to let the US fail. The other part of me wants a brighter future, which is why I will vote Democrat across the board later in the year. It is how I will separate myself from the NAZI’s.
  
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deberlin
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:48am
Luke 18:9-14

9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

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- rsb
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 2:19pm
  Amen
  
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- rickc34
  Posted on July 8, 2012 at 6:36pm
  good post Deberlin- amen
  
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LeadNotFollow
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:46am
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Great Job!
God bless each and every one of those who participated in the block.
God bless America. God protect our troops.

Churches with “haters” like Westboro Baptist Church, give Christians a bad name.
These church members are “occupy” types, who are disguising themselves as a church, probably just to qualify for non-profit tax exempt status. They should be shut down.

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- routnom23
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 2:01pm
  They are NOT Christians.
  
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- kat747
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 2:10pm
  Just what they are….a bunch of religious frauds that hide behind a tax exemption. Now if the IRS wantd a “real” job, they should clean that mess up and get those tax dollars. Would most likely give the IRS agents a nice raise and pay for 30 Million Peoples’ health insurance.
  
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- Bill Rowland
  Posted on July 7, 2012 at 7:23am
  KAT747 – first let me say how proud I am of the aggies althoug I cheer for UT on Thanksgiving weekend.
  The IRS is not going to go after the Westboro church because if they did they would have to go after Al Sharptons church in his house and try to collect the back taxes that he owes. Epic Holdup will not stand for that.
  The IRS is to busy giving to TEA Party impossible deadlines too file for tax exempt status and harassing anyone who opposes Sweet Old Barack.
  
  OMG Nov6, 2012
  
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laurent07
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:44am
I graduated from Texas A&M this past December and now live in D.C. Yesterday, I have never been more proud to be a member of the Aggie family. I wish I could have flown back to take part in the #MaroonWall. A big thanks to Billy Hallowell and The Blaze for reporting this story. Gig’em and God Bless.

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sawbuck
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:42am
Thank You Lord for this community ..

Uniting as one ..To defend against this evil .

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- Mil Mom
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 4:10pm
  @sawbuck
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:42am
  
  Thank You Lord for this community ..
  
  Uniting as one ..To defend against this evil .
  ****
  Now may we unite our prayers and build a wall around our nation, and may we build a wall to stand between us and those evil ones trying to destroy us and our honorable military.
  
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- I support God's Israel!
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 6:04pm
  Amen! I agree.
  
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hauschild
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:41am
Freedom of Assembly? Obviously not.

I think what disappoints me the most is that so many of us to not understand what freedom really means. It’s not just having everybody else accept what you do, but also YOU accepting what everybody else does. Doesn’t mean you have to like it or agree with it, but understanding and accepting it is what is truly special.

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- ChiefGeorge
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:56am
  Maybe the Aggies can apply this to the bars and nightclubs? How about strip joints where women are displayed and exploited, how about an abortion clinic?
  
  I get their outrage, but what happens when they get the crazy idea to come to your church because it preaches against gay marriage…what then? Will it be cute then? Will you cower in fear? Eventually the whole movement against what is wholesome and good will come to a head! Literally down to your head!
  
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- Taquoshi
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 12:07pm
  Point of clarificaton here, Hauschild.
  
  Exactly which group was not free to assemble?
  
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- Taquoshi
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 12:11pm
  Exactly what is sacred about bars and night clubs. Chief George? Are there religious ceremonies being held inside? Are there grieving families involved?
  
  The Fred Phelps group goes to the funerals to disrupt them, not to honor them.
  
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- brntout
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 12:35pm
  @ TAQUASHI Just ask Jesse Ventura.
  
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- Attila_the_Hunney
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 12:57pm
  Huh? Tell this to the dirty muslims that brutally attacked a Christian assemby the other day in Deerbornistan,Michighan. Maybe you could also trouble yourself to send a memo to the Deerbornistan police department who stood by and did nothing.
  
  Spare us your moral relativism. It’s boring.
  
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- hauschild
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 1:14pm
  I just don’t like the idea of people “forming a wall” in a public space with sole purpose of preventing a few people from assembling. What are we, people, freakin’ commies like loony leftists now?
  
  I don’t like it, whatsoever, and shame on any American adult that does not understand freedom in its entirety.
  
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- rolla020980
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 1:55pm
  Hauschild…
  
  I do not need to or want to understand or accept anything WBC does. I respect their rights, but not their motives. If WBC have the “right” to interfere with a funeral, then the Aggies have the right to interfere with their protest. Counter protests are still protests and are legal as long as they are peaceful like this one.
  Christianity teaches us to help guide others to salvation, not to block someones path by denying them their last rights. I am offended by the fact that WBC does these things in the name of God. It sickens me.
  
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- hauschild
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 2:35pm
  @!rolla020980
  
  You prove my point that too many of us have no concept of the Constitution, and certainly no concept of freedom.
  
  And, we all scratch our heads and wonder why “legitimately” stupid people vote democrat, when the vast majority of us do not grasp fundamental, traditionally-American principles???
  
  Forming “a wall” to block out dissent or an opposing viewpoint is cliche left-wing – it’s the ends justifying the means. I’ll be damned if I ever put myself into that position over something that “offends” me. Just ridiculous.
  
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- DuctTape
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 3:14pm
  @ Hauschild ~ I bet if WBC was protesting one of your family members, you’d sing a different tune. Bravo Aggie!!!
  
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- KyleD
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 3:34pm
  Hauschild. How about we set up a protest outside your house and shout God wants you dead at all hours of the night and see if you still think freedom means you can do whatever you want whenever you want.
  
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- JediKnight
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 3:49pm
  @Haus: But you see, it goes both ways. Westboro is free to assemble and protest and these individuals are free to assemble a counter protest. It seems that you are the one that does not understand freedom.
  
  Just because you don’t like what they did does not mean they weren’t free to do it. The freedom to assemble doesn’t mean only the assembly we like. It most definitely means the assembly we don’t like.
  
  I may not agree with what you say, but I’ll defend to the death you’re right to say it. I do not like racists with a passion, but they have every right to be racists.
  
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- PATTY HENRY
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 4:16pm
  STFU HAUSCHILD. NO ONE HAD THE RIGHT to purposefully inflict harm on a tender family at their time of loss. Take your freedom of speech and shove it. THERE IS NOTHING IN OUR CONSTITUTION or DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE that condones FREEDOM OF HATE SPEECH your twerp.
  
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- TEXASGRANNY73
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 4:40pm
  Hey Rodin. You should give this a teensy bit more thought. Exactly who had the right to assemble? Both of them. One to slander people in grief, one to protect privacy. Who exactly had the right to show their hate but chose not to show? And your problem is one side doesn’t respect the other side? I don’t accept hatred and won’t. Never will. And I won’t eat raw carrots, Doc.
  
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- hauschild
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 4:46pm
  It’s impossible to be rational with irrational people.
  
  Since when does being offended mean you can trample on the Constitution?
  
  Whether these nut jobs protest or gather outside “a public space” for whatever reason is absolutely beside the point because it does not matter what it is about; only that they can peaceably assemble and speak freely.
  
  I would expect this nonsense from left-wing whack jobs, but my own kind??? I think it’s safe to say that when your own kind does not understand the Constitution, you’re in serious trouble.
  
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- Todd P
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 6:07pm
  What you are describing is anarchy – not libertarianism. I’m a big believer in “live and let live” – but only until you encroach upon my rights. Despite the poor ruling by SCOTUS, these radicals do not have a right to harrass a grieving family. The fact that they were shut down so easily shows what cowards they really are. Good Job Aggies!!! God Bless you all!!!
  
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- DuctTape
  Posted on July 7, 2012 at 4:08pm
  @ Hauschild ~ “Whether these nut jobs protest or gather outside “a public space” for whatever reason is absolutely beside the point because it does not matter what it is about; only that they can peaceably assemble and speak freely.”
  
  Which is exactly what the Aggie students did. THEY peacefully assembled as well to protest the protesters.
  
  “It’s impossible to be rational with irrational people.”
  
  You are absolutely correct ~ Look in a mirror.
  
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- hhiway280z
  Posted on July 8, 2012 at 3:16am
  no one has to put up with that when they are at a funeral of a loved one. Freedom does not mean standing by watching people do things that are wrong. Would you stand and watch someone murder a person because it means they have freedom. Ok to bomb our buildilngs 9-11 as they have freedom and we should stand and understand. Get real. Maybe the hundreds just wanted to attend the funeral. Your post was not well thought out if I understood it correctly.
  
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JJBlazeReader
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:38am
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Bravo Aggies

This is how we do it.

God Bless you.

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Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:35am
Wonder if it has every occurred to the Gay Community to try something like this at Westboro Baptist? Have a Gay pride parade in the street in front of the church? Could you imagine The heads that would explode when 300 men dressed in thongs and covered in Vaseline start singing,”It’s Raining Men” in front of the church?

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- Apple Bite
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:41am
  That Vaseline in Kansas right now, would fry their bodies like bacon….Muhahahaha!
  
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- wildchild
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:45am
  I am in NO WAY in support of the homosexual agenda, but I really like that idea. I don’t want to see pictures of the event, but I would like to get their reactions caught on tape. Maybe stage one every time they feel the need to protest a funeral. Maybe even form a big gay group hug around them?
  
  THAT would be hilarious!
  
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- chips1
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 12:25pm
  Obama in a thong? Now that’s funny.
  
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- brntout
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 12:38pm
  They wouldn’t be Spartans if the did.
  
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- TulsaYeeHaw
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 9:59pm
  WlN
  
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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:34am
Glad to see more and more people honoring the fallen and defending the families during the funerals for their lost loved ones. The Westboro demonstrate by their deeds all that is wrong among a minority of self-declared “Christian” churches, may they see the truth and light before God brings judgement unto them in this world.

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- ChiefGeorge
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 12:03pm
  I agree but these people are painting ALL Christians as a part of this kind of thinking at West Boro. I don’t agree with their overzealous nature and preaching but there is something to it. Seems the whole world has come down on their heads for their stance.
  
  If they left the troops out of it, would those who commented negatively see them in a different light? I wonder! They should be able to proclaim the gospel as well as the damnation as they please, but having some sensitivity to the non-believer should also be in their script because that would also demonstrate Gods Love. Know when to preach it and know when it respect others by holding your peace. Let your life walk speak louder than your boisterous words which can be misconstrued by the world, but your actions and deeds will say what your about.
  
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- TEXASGRANNY73
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 4:07pm
  They are not Christian. They preach hate. Not unlike many on this site who preach hate as well. Theirs is radical and hatred of gay people and not about gay marriage, two different issues. The Supreme Court was right with the Constitution which leads people to be inventive with our protections of privacy with rights to assemble. In other words two can play that game, my take.Thanks Aggies and anyone who respects another’s grief. Thanks to our miilitary who do uphold our freedoms after all and the irony is this is one of them. Thanks to Joe “Pags” as well.
  
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- Eggcellent
  Posted on July 7, 2012 at 1:18pm
  I agree with you, SnowLeopard! What “certain people” here seem to forget is that historically WBC do not stand in silence, holding their signs. (Although I vehemently HATE their signs, they DO have the Constitutional right to do this.) But they hoot and holler and scream and inflict their personal agenda and spew their vitriol upon those who are gathered for the saddest, most crushing event in their lives, the final farewell to someone gone way too soon, someone who dedicated his or her life to upholding the very freedoms which WBC seek to mock and use to their own advantage.
  There are many reasons I love and cherish the spirit of Texas. This has just added one more.
  
  Way to go, Aggies!!!
  
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heavyduty
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:29am
My first question to them would be: WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE WITH US SINNERS? Shouldn’t you be relocating to a land that worships you’re god?

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- LIBSALWAYSLIE
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:33am
  God Bless every one of these fine people who showed up to defend one of their own. I salute you all! Great Job!
  
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- JRook
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:36am
  “A fellow “Aggie”, Ryan Slezia, came up with a plan to create a human wall to block any protesters from getting near the funeral, and invited fellow Texas A&M students and alum to join.” Actually he borrowed the plan from Chardon HS students who created a wall to block them when they showed up at the Chardon shooting victims funerals. Hell’s Angels also should get credit as they have been following and harassing these self proclaimed, Devote Christians for months now.
  
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tcseacliff
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:26am
I have never heard of Aggies before reading this, but I must say, GOD BLESS THE AGGIES! when are we going to protest at their house of worship and interrupt their ****!

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- Roberto G. Vasquez
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:31am
  The PGR (Patriot Guard Riders) motorcycle club has been doing this for years now! Have a bike? Join your local PGR club.
  
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- Bubba316
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 12:35pm
  With regards to the Patriot Guard Riders, let’s clarify a few things in response to Roberto’s comment.
  
  The Patriot Guard Riders is NOT a Motorcycle Club! It is a Veterans Support Organization. Owning or riding a Motorcycle is not a prerquisit of participation within the PGR. Non Riders are affectionately called “Cagers”.
  
  Organized in 2005 by members of American Legion Riders Club Post 136, after the Protestors in question began to disrupt Military Funerals, the PGR has grown to over 260,000 members .
  
  The Patriot Guard at the invite of the family of any fallen Soldier or Honorably Discharged Veteran from any branch of service, free of monetary charge, will provide an Honor Escort for that Soldier or Veteran, including Flag Lines at the Funeral Home, Church, and place of Interment. It is a non-political, non-confrontational environment intended to maintain the highest level of dignity and respect for those who wish to honor their fallen Hero.
  
  This is not a sanctioned or PGR Authorized Comment, I have been a participating member of the PGR since 2007. The mission of the PGR is about Respecting those who serve and sacrifice themselves for our country in the name of Freedom.
  
  For more details, go to: http://www.patriotguard.org Membership is free, Cagers are welcomed!
  
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- aggiebrewer
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 5:22pm
  People can say what they want…There is nothing like being around fellow Aggies.
  
  Our motto: “Aggies don’t lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those that do.”
  
  Gig Em!
  
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- I support God's Israel!
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 6:13pm
  Bubba316:
  Thank you for taking on this type of practice. I have never heard of you, but now I am proud to know what you stand for and what you do for grieving families.
  
  Semper Fi
  
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brntout
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:26am
Lets recruit them to block the “occupy” (bowel) movement.

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Deckle
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:24am
Way to go! Keep up the wall against the nuts! I certainly know that if Jesus were here he would not call them Christians but ‘Nuts’!

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- 65Mustang
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 6:50pm
  I agree..proud of the Aggies.
  
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momprayn
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:21am
Yes – so happy to see some counter action to this “hate” group. Certainly not “Christian” and I’ve had thoughts that it might even be a bunch of more crazed liberals (like the Occupy group) that just call themselves Christian in order to bring more disdain, hatred and confusion re Christianity.

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momrules
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:20am
Thank you fellow Texans. Thank you Aggies.

And thank you Lt.Col. Tisdale for your service to this country.

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- brother_ed
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 12:06pm
  @MOMRULES
  
  Amen.
  
  And may God bless Texas!
  
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blanco5
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:16am
Ok, no more Aggie jokes.

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- Apple Bite
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:25am
  Ummm, no, Aggie jokes will always be there =P
  But it’s nice to find common ground every once in awhile….
  
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- aggiebrewer
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 5:24pm
  What do you call an Aggie 5 years after graduation?…………………………..BOSS.
  
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Apple Bite
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:15am
From a Horns supporter to the Aggies… Gig ‘em!

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- Move2Texas
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:59am
  High praise to the Aggie’s. College Station welcomes you my Horn friend. Howdy-damnit!
  
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SquidVetOhio
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:15am
There is some hope for the future. Go Aggies!

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Detroit paperboy
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:14am
I love Aggies, I know a bunch of them, all good hardworking family people…….

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PiratePhil
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:14am
The Patriot Guard Riders do this quite often. Phelps and clan are cowards so it’s no surprise they didn’t show.

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- CatB
  Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:23am
  Yes .. they don’t get far in Florida .. we have wonderful vets and others who keep them at a distance … if ever in my area … I will proudly join them!
  
  I salute these PATRIOTS!
  
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firemanfrank
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:12am
Respect! See its not all lost. These students showed that do care.

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perry1980
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:11am
Awesome.

Great Job Aggies

Gig’em!

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jcldwl
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:09am
I salute and thank these people for standing up to the westboro nutcases in a peaceful manner. Way to go.

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kickagrandma
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:09am
“All that is required for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing.”

Good to see good men doing everything to stop evil (even in the guise of a “church”) in its tracks!

Gig `em, Aggies!!!

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T-2
Posted on July 6, 2012 at 11:09am
Whoop!!!

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