This sad news occurred while I was up in Boise two weeks ago. Corporal Carrie French of the Idaho National Guard was killed by an IED in Kirkuk, Iraq, serving her country. Cpl. French was laid to rest yesterday in her hometown of Caldwell, Idaho.
Unfortunately, her funeral was not without incident. This gentleman (and I use that term quite loosely, as what I would like to call him involves several words I try not to use), "Reverend" Phelps, decided to picket the funeral to explain that Cpl. French was killed because his anti-gay church was bombed. Strange position for a supposed man of God to take, but there you have him.
Here is a report of what happened at the funeral, as reported by Bubblehead. (Thanks for going, Bubblehead. And for the report.)
Judging from his description and pictures, hats off to the Caldwell police and fire departments. Thanks to their efforts, the moron's rights were preserved, but despite the morons' efforts Cpl. French was laid to rest with the respect she deserved. Nice work, gentlemen.
As for the rest of us - take a minute today. Pray, ponder, meditate, burn incense, or whatever. But remember. There are people out there taking these risks and paying the price.
And Corporal Carrie French was one of them. Thank you, Carrie. May angels speed thee to your well-deserved rest.
Hat tip to Argghhh!!!
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