Rebecca Rooney and Weston, MO — Patriots
By William J. Dell – 10 November 2010
This writer’s heart burst with pride when he heard the story on Fox News concerning the Funeral of SFC C. J. Sadell in Weston, MO. When Rebecca Rooney heard that the Westboro Baptist Church was coming to her hometown to protest at their fallen soldier’s funeral, she sprang into action. She was NOT going to allow this disgrace in her hometown.
She got in contact with the Patriot Guard who were coming to protect the family the day of the funeral. She determined on what corner the Westboro Baptist Church had received permission to protest. She organized the citizens through “Operation Dignified Protective Stance” in which nearly half the populace of the city participated.
They arrived early and took up all the available parking. They filled each of the corners of the intersection with flag carrying citizens. They had a sound system to play patriotic music and the Patriotic Guard was there to rev their engines and drown out Phelps and his members.
Because “Operation Dignified Protective Stance,” when Phelps arrived in his van his protest lasted but 15 minutes. God bless Rebecca Rooney and the citizens who joined her in allowing SFC Sadell’s family the dignity and respect they deserved in laying their solider to rest. May other cities take a lesson from Rebecca Rooney and the patriotic citizens of Weston, MO; and may they go and do likewise !
Lastly, SFC C. J. Sadell thank you for your service and go in peace. TAPS!
