Military Funerals

Thirty Words to Honor a Fallen Veteran

Zachary Ehren | Posted 05.25.2012

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Zachary Ehren

When witnessing a veteran's funeral, a person will notice that every move is made with robotic precision. Nonetheless, every soldier that has the honor of performing this service can feel the humanity and the strong emotions that are tied to that task.

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Illinois Expanding Ban On Military Funeral Protests

Posted 10.14.2011

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Though similar measures have been ruled unconstitutional by federal judges, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn said he will sign a bill that bans protests ne...

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Bill Would Limit Military Funeral Protests

Posted 06.25.2011

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By Kevin Eckstrom Religion News Service WASHINGTON (RNS) A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill that would make it harder for protes...

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Ultimate Sacrifice

Larry Strauss | Posted 05.25.2011

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Larry Strauss

As the soldier presented the flag to the parents of Private Rosales's, he could only briefly look into the eyes of the grieving mother. He appeared himself to be weeping.

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Caring Strangers Give Soldiers A Final Farewell

Posted 05.25.2011

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Veterans Day serves as a national day of remembrance and appreciation of those who have dedicated their livelihoods -- and sometimes their lives -- to...

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Judge Sides With Westboro Church On Flag Mutilation At Military Funerals

AP | TIMBERLY ROSS | Posted 05.25.2011

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OMAHA, Neb. — A federal judge overturned Nebraska's ban on flag mutilation Thursday, clearing the way for Kansas church protesters to continue t...

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Phelps' Son Says "God Hates Fags" Church Could Turn Violent

Joe Cutbirth | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joe Cutbirth

Fred Phelps and his hateful clan spent this weekend in West Virginia taunting innocent families whose fathers, brothers and sons were buried alive in the Upper Big Branch mine disaster.

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