Motorcycle Group at Funeral of Soldier Killed in Iraq

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South Holland Illinois A motorcycle group called the Patriot Guard Riders brought American flags to wave outside the funeral at Holy Ghost Catholic Church of Marine Lance Cpl Philip J Martini who was killed in Iraq The Riders tried to shield the funeral from a group of picketers from Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka Kansas which celebrates the death of American soldiers The Baptist group claims God is killing American soldiers because of His displeasure with America s acceptance of homosexuality

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Location: South Holland Illinois
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