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PGR Message on Phelps
grumpygy
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quote:Patriot Guard,
Let's first remember our Nation's true Heroes. Those brave men and women of our military and first responders who gave their life so that we may enjoy the freedom to express our differences.
While it is hard to find anything good to say about his views or actions, we do give our condolences to his family during what must be a painful time for them. We take no joy in the sickness and death of any man. We do not celebrate the death of Fred Phelps. Patriot Guard Riders hope that Mr. Phelps somehow found the peace that seemed to elude him in life.
It is true that the PGR grew out of a response to protests at funerals. That's a fair statement.
However, that was 2005 and the PGR quickly learned that there was something powerful in a gathering of Americans who would simply stand and hold flags and let a family know that they were not alone. That powerful thing became our mission.
We are neither a protest nor a counter protest group. We honor fallen Heroes and those who have honorably served this free America. The presence or absence of a protest does not alter that mission.
If it not for this man and his family we might not have heeded the call to regularly honor the sacrifices of our nation's true heroes and their families. Nor would we have come to know the brother/sisterhood that has become the Patriot Guard Riders.
Respectfully,
Robbie
Let's first remember our Nation's true Heroes. Those brave men and women of our military and first responders who gave their life so that we may enjoy the freedom to express our differences.
While it is hard to find anything good to say about his views or actions, we do give our condolences to his family during what must be a painful time for them. We take no joy in the sickness and death of any man. We do not celebrate the death of Fred Phelps. Patriot Guard Riders hope that Mr. Phelps somehow found the peace that seemed to elude him in life.
It is true that the PGR grew out of a response to protests at funerals. That's a fair statement.
However, that was 2005 and the PGR quickly learned that there was something powerful in a gathering of Americans who would simply stand and hold flags and let a family know that they were not alone. That powerful thing became our mission.
We are neither a protest nor a counter protest group. We honor fallen Heroes and those who have honorably served this free America. The presence or absence of a protest does not alter that mission.
If it not for this man and his family we might not have heeded the call to regularly honor the sacrifices of our nation's true heroes and their families. Nor would we have come to know the brother/sisterhood that has become the Patriot Guard Riders.
Respectfully,
Robbie
Comments
Well said and my hat is off to the Patriot Guard
+1000 I always respected the Patriot Guard, more now.
Well said and my hat is off to the Patriot Guard
I'll agree with his statement... That without Phelps...
The PGR would not have coalesced... And done the good they have.
In fact... I'm glad the PGR stepped up and took charge.
The sad part is that the PGR to coalesce was even needed.
I'll not apologize for how I feel for Phelps and his brood...
I'm damn glad he's finally gone and revel in his demise.