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Motorcycle Group at Funeral of Soldier Killed in Iraq

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.
Copyright © Jim West

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Image Description:	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. Copyright © Jim West
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