Everytime I hear twenty-one guns...

This blog is dedicated to all the soldiers who have fallen defending our Country’s honor and most importantly the freedom that we have as citizens of the United States. When our men and women join the different branches of our military they take an oath to come to our duty when needed. Unfortunately we have had over 2,500 soldiers killed during the war in Iraq and the Bush administration along with the GOP is coming under scrutiny from the Democratic Party for these deaths. However when a soldier is brought home for that final time, one would think it would be a time to show proper respect for the fallen brother or sister whether you agree or disagree with our efforts in Iraq.

Unfortunately not all Americans feel that way. In particular I am talking about Fred Phelps and the ‘Westboro Baptist Church’ gang. In case you are unfamiliar with who I am talking about this group has began picketing the funerals of U.S. soldiers who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan as a way of demonstrating rage directed toward a government that they believe is tolerant of homosexuality. The group has employed the same tactics against the gay community of nationwide events.

A Conservative-Majority reader sent me an informative e-mail about Phelps and his gang attending a funeral in Jackson, Missouri of fallen soldier, Army Cpl. Jeremy R. Shank (18 years old), on the 17^th of September, 2006. If you live in the area (Southeast Missouri) I urge you to attend the funeral to pay your respects for an individual who gave his life for you and me. Remember, while you’re sleeping tonight in your cozy bed, our men and women will be protecting our freedom.

*This is for the funeral of Army Cpl. Jeremy R. Shank.
09/17/2006 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Jackson, MO
First Baptist Church of Jackson
212 S. High St.