La Plata MD 11-15-2010 Operation Shield LCPL Honeycutt

Hundreds if not a few thousand stood beside route 301 in front of New Life Church to shield LCPL "TJ" Honeycutt from Westboro Baptist Church protesters. They saw us and went back home.

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[Zakadabug]

It's things like this that makes me proud to be an American. As a daughter of a former Marine and Vietnam vet I am compelled to say that all soldiers funerals should be treated with such respect. If it weren't for their love for our nation and freedom we wouldn't have all that we have today. LCPL Honeycutt my heart and prayers are with your family at this time. You truly have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As for WBC read Matthew 7:15. Nothing else needs be said.

[dontbsilly]

@Zakadabug Amen to all of what you said!!

[USarmySoldier87]

That is my home town, and being a soldier currently deployed in Iraq it gives me a great sense of joy that there are that many people back home that would sacrifice their day for a fallen soldier. Thank you LCPL Honeycutt you will not be forgotten and thank you all that came out to show your support!

[dontbsilly]

@USarmySoldier87 Thank you so very much for serving this great country we live in! It is still an honor to be called an American! May God bless you sir and keep you and all our men and women safe!

[Swyvill]

I'm proud to say my husband was born in La Plata, and is now serving in the U.S. Army. Thank you so much for honoring this brave man! This video brought tears to my eyes.

[dontbsilly]

@Swyvill Thank you to one Army wife from one Navy wife. We are all ONE great big family. I thank you and your husband for all the sacrifices you have made for my freedom!

[jarhead07]

As a fellow US Marine from Waldorf. I just want to say that this meant alot to the Marines I serve with, as well as the service members from Charles county. Although we stare death in the face everyday... It's hard to fear it when you get such a warm farewell from your local community. Thanks to everyone who took part in this. Thousands of people will remember this day for the rest of their lives. Rest in Paradise Devil dog... you deserve it.

[lareinedrop82]

@Zakadabug I worked so some other in my office could go---one went to HS with him! THE entire Deaf worship group came out..that's why you see that woman in long black coat,(Interpreter) Hard to tell in this picture...ONE MILE worth of people! standing on both sides of the streets- near the Church 3 rows of people deep1...But all down La PLata people stopped~ impromptu --some church member gave them flags! Amazing honor for the soldier!

[zeldafan1515]

U.S.A:311,911,214vs. Westboro: 80+

take your side

[Spazzosity]

i never actually knew him but he did go to the highschool i am at now. Rest in peace.

By the way what where the protestors protesting against? i am a little lost

[saltwater1982]

@Zakadabug MATT 7:15..." Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep's clothing,but inwardly they are ravening wolves."  OR JOHN 15:13 "Greater love hath no man than that a man lay down his life for his friends."

[crazycatlady781]

Very emotional video,thankyou to all who were there!Keep it going!

[shainastics]

i saw u michael

[Zakadabug]

@dontbsilly thank you. Please join my FB page Operation Shield Our Soldiers.

We are working to shield all soldiers families from such ignorance and hate the WBC and other groups have for our troops.