Just watched a funeral procession for a fallen Marine.

[URY914]

I'm in Dothan AL and a funeral procession for a 22 year old Marine was going by the motel. I waited with several hundred flag waving people. Very sad.

Just as sad was how it was turned into a motorcycle parade of 150 posers with their bikes and trikes all decked out with flags. Stars and stripes, MIA, Confederate, and Marine flags. Revving their engines, dressed like it a Toys For Tots ride. Plus 50 LEO cars/SUVs with lights flashing. There was one van with Marines in it, must have been the color guard.

It should have been a quite respectful passing. Not a "look-at-us" parade.

[craigster59]

I guess it all depends on the wishes and lifestyle of the fallen Marine. Upon my demise, if anyone comes upon the funeral, I hope they think that they've walked in on a massive party not a somber, sad occasion. Zumwohl!!

[Hard-Deck]

URY914s quote: "Just as sad was how it was turned into a motorcycle parade of 150 posers with their bikes and trikes all decked out with flags. Stars and stripes, MIA, Confederate, and Marine flags. Revving their engines, dressed like it a Toys For Tots ride."


Patriot Guard Riders

You probably saw the Patriot Guard Riders. They only show up on invitation of the family.

Sad to see fallen comrades.

[porsche4life]

You were lucky not to see the Westboro baptist church aholes... Around here they are almost guaranteed to show up to a military funeral. Hence the large turnout of bikers that form a big perimeter now.

[URY914]

Originally Posted by Snapper33

URY914s quote: "Just as sad was how it was turned into a motorcycle parade of 150 posers with their bikes and trikes all decked out with flags. Stars and stripes, MIA, Confederate, and Marine flags. Revving their engines, dressed like it a Toys For Tots ride."


Patriot Guard Riders

You probably saw the Patriot Guard Riders. They only show up on invitation of the family.

Sad to see fallen comrades.

Yes, they were the Patriot Guard Riders.

[masraum]

RIP to the young marine, and prayers for his family.

There's not much that's more moving than taps followed by the 21 gun salute. Sends chills down my spine just thinking about it.

The guys were just showing their support in the way they do it. Not everyone shows support in the same way.

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

You were lucky not to see the Westboro baptist church aholes... Around here they are almost guaranteed to show up to a military funeral. Hence the large turnout of bikers that form a big perimeter now.

These scum need a 2 X 4 up side the head, then pointed in the direction of the closest bus heading home. They have no place being at any funeral.

[Joe Bob]

The Patriot Guards are there to keep the Bible Pounders away.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Joeaksa

These scum need a 2 X 4 up side the head, then pointed in the direction of the closest bus heading home. They have no place being at any funeral.

Thankfully, lots of places are starting to pass laws when they hear that these nutbags are planning a trip. Many states have passed laws in record time that set minimum distances that these douch nozzles have to stay away from funerals. Hell, England found out that they were coming and banned them from the country.

It's a free country, but I have a hard time maintaining the high ground when I hear about the crap that they pull.

[CHICKS]

Originally Posted by URY914

I'm in Dothan AL and a funeral procession for a 22 year old Marine was going by the motel. I waited with several hundred flag waving people. Very sad.

Just as sad was how it was turned into a motorcycle parade of 150 posers with their bikes and trikes all decked out with flags. Stars and stripes, MIA, Confederate, and Marine flags. Revving their engines, dressed like it a Toys For Tots ride. Plus 50 LEO cars/SUVs with lights flashing. There was one van with Marines in it, must have been the color guard.

It should have been a quite respectful passing. Not a "look-at-us" parade.

It was the Patriot Guard Riders. It looked to YOU, like it was a "look-at-us" parade.

All the Patriot Guard Riders I've met while in the service are veterans. Don't bash people you obviously know nothing about. They are far from "posers".

[VINMAN]

Originally Posted by CHICKS

It was the Patriot Guard Riders. It looked to YOU, like it was a "look-at-us" parade.

All the Patriot Guard Riders I've met while in the service are veterans. Don't bash people you obviously know nothing about. They are far from "posers".

CHICKS, Thank you.

Although not all of the members in our local chapter are veterans. It is not a requirement.

When a firefighter dies in the line of duty, we have firefighters from all over the country show up, and take part in the proccession. I guess that is a "look-at-us" thing also??

[look 171]

I have always been a wierdo. I really don't want anyone I do not know come to my funeral, vet, service men, or not. It should be family and friends only. That's just the twisted bitter old me.