In an effort of unity and pride, a group of Aggies formed a human wall Thursday to block potential anti-gay hate group protesters from a funeral of one of their own.
The students organized the event after the church announced it would protest former Aggie Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale’s funeral. He was killed during a training exercise at Fort Bragg on June 28.
More than 600 Aggie students lined up in front of Central Baptist Church in Bryan on Thursday afternoon to hide the protesters — who never showed up — from the grieving family, according to BuzzFeed.
As a Texas native, I’ve always been proud of the solidarity the people of Lone Star State display on a daily basis, but actions like this make me truly proud to call Texas my home.
From the event page:
Westboro Baptist Church has announced their intention to protest the funeral of a fallen Ag.
Lt Col. Roy Tisdale
It is proposed that we respond with true Aggie spirit.
In response to their yelling, we will be silent. Like silver taps, like Bonfire Memorial.
In response to their signs of hate, we will wear maroon.
In response to their mob anger, we will form a line, arm in arm.
This is a silent vigil. A manifestation of our solidarity.
We must establish and enforce some ground rules, because Westboro loves pushing their constitutional rights down our throat.
Anna, don’t kid yourself. If the deceased were an openly gay person, they would not be forming a human fence. When it comes to Gay rights in Texas, there is no solidarity
Not about Gay Solidarity, but rather allowing a family to mourn in peace and with some dignity.
GiG EM!