The group that celebrates the death of American soldiers is confirming they are heading to Carson City to picket during the funerals of soldiers slain during the mass shooting at an IHOP
“Yes, we are planning on being at the National Guard memorial and the funeral home in Carson City,” says Fred Phelps Jr., son of Westboro Baptist Church leader Fred Phelps, Sr., “This is a high-profile, classic example of what’s going on in this country. God is punishing this nation.”
Phelps adds the group plans to send six members to Carson City this weekend to protest during the memorial for both Major Heath Kelly and Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney, killed earlier in the week. Westboro has held protests in Reno before, in both 2008 and 2009.
Meanwhile, local and state law enforcement met in preparation of a possible protest. Authorities say the primary concern during any kind of protest, is the safety of the protester and their freedom of speech.
According to the Patriot Guard Northern Nevada Captain Dave Kealey, the wife of Major Kelly and the mother of Sgt. !st Class Miranda McElhiney Army National Guard has requested their presence for both escort duty and flag formation. There will also be a police escort accompanying the procession.
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