This is the Illinois chapter of national a group that formed when our government failed to enforce one of the most basic rights of any human being: the right to grieve and bury their deceased in peace and sanctuary. At least one group did not seem to recognize that right, and held vile protests when families tried to bury their fallen soldiers. They are not all veterans, but they all recognize the sacrifices our veterans have made to allow all of us the joy of experiencing the freedoms of our society. They are the group that provided what little barrier existed between Albert Snyder(see story below) and the protestors that hurled vile and profane slander during the burial of his son. These ARE true patriots.
The following is taken from their national website (link provided at end):
"It all started back in early August of 2005 with the American Legion Riders chapter 136 from Kansas. They were appalled to hear that a fallen hero’s memory was being tarnished by misguided religious zealots who were protesting at funerals. They decided to do something about it. At the ALR 136 August meeting, Director: Chuck " Pappy " Barshney appointed members, Terry “Darkhorse” Houck, Cregg “Bronco 6” Hansen, Steve “McDaddy” McDonald, and Bill ”Wild Bill” Logan to form a committee to strategize and form a battle plan to combat Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church."
Illinois Patriot Guard Riders Website: http://ilpatriotguard.com/
They are holding a "Gathering of the Guard" event August 13, 14, qnd 15 at the Knox county fairgrounds in Knoxville, Illinois, an event open for free to the general public: http://www.illinoisgotg.webs.com/
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