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The Westboro Church, and their hate-filled "we're glad your son/husband/etc died in combat" type signs at military funerals is a major reason why the nationwide Patriot Guard Riders was formed by volunteer veterans and others --- my above posting includes a link to comments about the Patriot Guard, and westboro (lack of capital letter for this so-called church is VERY intentional). Interestingly, no westboro demonstators have shown up lately at funerals for Navy Seals or Army Rangers that we Patriot Guard folks have participated in around San Diego. If any had been there, we'd have sprung into action, in a non-forceful law-abiding way and shielded the families and others from their crap.
It's been my experience (25 years of active duty, and now many years as a retired military guy) that both active duty and retired Seals and Rangers generally blend in, especially at bars, and NEVER reveal their specific present or past military status to others.
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