WBC at Orlando Pulse Funeral turned away by Angels and Bikers

The Westboro Baptist Church sent their scourge to Orlando to further sadden those attending the funeral of Javier, one of two memorials held Saturday for the victims the Orlando Pulse massacre. One might wonder how this small cult affords all these trips. One person posted saying they made a living off of lawsuits from people enraged by their baiting. But, in any case, they were kept from being seen or heard by the procession by angels and bikers.

Biker gang joins #LGBT march against Westboro Baptist Chruch #OrlandoShooting pic.twitter.com/MrHdb1UZ4r

— Richard Madan (@RichardMadan) June 18, 2016

The Conservative Biz Pac Review reported that the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida, in conjunction with the American Theater in Orlando and the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, created large angel wings for supporters to wear to shield the grieving families from the Westboro hate group.

So hateful Westboro Baptist tried to disrupt Orlando funerals. But hundreds blocked them, some dressed as angels 👼🏽 pic.twitter.com/ICyTtOAgqZ

— Shadi Rahimi (@shadirahimi) June 18, 2016

Surreal: one side sings ‘amazing grace’ as protesters chant against them while #orlandoshooting funeral next door pic.twitter.com/UGaPSZLEOp

— Richard Madan (@RichardMadan) June 18, 2016

Westboro Baptist shows up to disgrace memorial, but people of Orlando ARE NOT messing around – https://t.co/baHFbpA78f

— planetransgender (@planetrans) June 18, 2016

Westboro Baptist Church protests #orlando funeral but blocked by hundreds of protesters singing amazing Grace pic.twitter.com/QsgdCqopk6

— John Mees (@JohnnyMees) June 18, 2016

Protester sing ‘Amazing Grace’ to drown out the Westboro Baptist Church in #Orlando #orlandounited pic.twitter.com/YeFpvQxAJw

— Monivette Cordeiro (@monivettec) June 18, 2016

Westboro Baptist Scourge slinking out of Orlando after failing to bring more pain to the grieving family. It was really good to see our trans flag waving proudly as the crowd chanted ‘we love you’. The WBC just doesn’t get how their antics bring together so many different factions in solidarity with their different struggles.

People cheer as tiny group of Westboro Baptist Church protesters leaves. Also thank @OrlandoPolice #OrlandoStrong pic.twitter.com/BXHYthWnyU

— Joey Flechas (@joeflech) June 18, 2016

Westboro protesters have left the state & no plans to return. Thank you to those who met protest with grace & love. pic.twitter.com/PZJ9F9MB9S

— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 18, 2016

Kelli Busey

Editor in Chief at Planet Transgender | Website

Kelli Busey an outspoken gonzo style journalist has been writing since 2007. In 2008, she brought the Dallas Advocate on-line and has articles published by the Reconciling Ministries Network, The Transsexual Menace, The Daily Kos, Frock Magazine the TransAdvocate, the Dallas Voice and The Advocate. Kelli, an avid runner is editor in chief at Planet Transgender which she founded in 2007.

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