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this literally brings tears. For those that question the ways of Mississippi, yes, we definitely have our issues, but we "get" the big stuff.

I just got back. Have never seen so many motorcycles in my life.

I went to the visitation. I do not know this family nor the hero being honored. I went and sat in the seats and watched the pictures of Staff Sgt. Rogers. This young man was decked out with medals (PLURAL) about 8-10 of them over his heart and his ribbons on the other side. How proud his parents must be of this fine young man. I would also say kudos to Rankin county and all the patriots that showed up today. It looked like there were at least 300 plus motorcycles there today at Ott and Lee. I drove by as they were getting ready to leave. That was a scene I will never forget. I can;t imagine how the family must feel seeing the outpouring of support. God I love this place.

did Westboro show up, does anyone know?

I did not see any at Pinelake or the cemetery.

All the flags and people on the side of the road made me so proud to be an American.

Thank you to all that came out today. Thank you to the Patriot Guard for your service. Thank you to the men and women of the armed services.

Jeff P

Had the distinct pleasure of being one of the hundreds of people who lined the roadway up to Pinelake Church as the procession made it's way to the church. Was amazed at the diversity of those who came to stand in solidarity for this valiant young Marine who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! there must have been over 400 Patriot Guard and other bikers. What a moving experience. Never prouder to be a Mississippian! Ooorah...Semper Fi!

Apparrently this in-bred cult realized
that "rules" are just a bit different in Mississippi.

Thank's to the Patriot Gaurd and EVERYONE that prevented
these idiots from disrupting a hero's funeral.

They also failed to show in Atlanta last week after making a big deal about being there.

Thank you Staff Sargeant Jason Rogers. I will not forget you.

Their 15 minutes is about up...BB

They were at the Ramada Inn at the airport last night. They did not get a permit to protest and they were not allowed to! Their trip was for basically nothing.

I heard they would try to go to the cemetery but hopefully they did not.

Best blog of any kind in the Jackson metro area.









!! BAR NONE !!

Clarion-Ledger coverage from Pinelake- no protesters!

http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=D0&Dato=20110416&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=104160808&Ref=PH

I was one of the MANY with flags lining the highway at the entrance to Pinelake. And I was at the cemetery too. And I can say that there is nobody, not even a lunatic cultist, who would take one look at that crowd there and even think about drawing attention to himself. The Patriot Guard Riders did a fantastic job of protecting Jason's family and ensuring his right to a respectful and dignified burial. The display of love by everyone out there was overwhelming. Jason deserved no less.

What the hell do you expect 9:59. David Hampton and the Clarion-Ledger no longer represent the metro area.

God bless the new media.

IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!

!! Best metro area blog BAR NONE !!

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I was not at Pinelake, but did attend the graveside. It was one of the most moving things I've witnessed in quite some time. God bless this fine young man & his family, and thank God that those despicable people did not show up.

I just viewed all of the photos of the funeral and processional from the Clarion Ledger this morning. Other than those in uniform, of the THOUSANDS of people there, I counted one...ONE...black person in attendance.

Why would that be?

I was there and there were five or six.

9:43, Did you attend this funeral?

http://militarytimes.com/valor/army-staff-sgt-scottie-l-bright/961627/

Looks like plenty of MS heroes have died fighting for our rights.

http://www.pgrofms.org/fallen_heroes.html

I was there. Didn't know there were that motorcycles in the state of MS. It as wonderful!

... I counted one...ONE...black person in attendance.

Why does it even matter?

I was there. I was not counting, but I saw at least 5-10 African Americans. Including some in uniform.

God bless his family, and bring peace to them in their grief. I can't imagine how devastating it would be to lose my valiant young son, but there's no greater, unselfish, or more noble love than giving your life to save another, and that's what Jason did. He has returned to God, and God is well pleased with him. We can never fully appreciate what our soldiers go through on our behalf.

I guess we can thank those crazy Westboro people if their threats spurned people to come out to show their support for Mr. Rogers' family because they deserve it. So thank you nutjobs for inspiring me to do something I should have done anyway.

I rode my motorcycle with the Patriot Guard Thursday, Friday & Saturday to honor Jason & to help protect his family from the "Uglies". My husband rode with us Friday & Saturday. They are such a great bunch of people and we love what they stand for. We have now become members along with a lot of others that rode with them on this mission.

And for whom ever said something about "only one black person there" doesn't know what they are talking about. Not that it really matters. They must not have been there themself because there were several there.

Rest In Peace Jason

8:09, Well said my friend, well said. I felt the same way and I feel ashamed it took a bunch of delusional wack jobs to make me show the type of support that all military deserve, at LEAST! God bless the Rogers family and Jason. He made a community proud.

Except I should have said "spurred people." Thank you Jason and thank you Rogers family and thank you Westboro crazies for making me think about the sacrifices Jason and his family made for all of us.

http://thehayride.com/2011/04/westboro-baptist-church-goes-to-mississippi-and-loses/

Good Read here!!

Um, its Scott McKay. No sources quoted in the story and well, lets just say he is not the most um, accurate person in the world not to mention Purple and Gold Magazine and some other ventures.

Westboro stuff was a rumor. 100% a rumor. Nothing in that article happened nor did the event of the comment above happened. They were never here. We were tweeting with Margie Phelps the day of the funeral. The entire family was in Kansas and never came to MS.

I'm not sure why someone hasn't fact checked that article concerning his claims of what happened.

I'm not sure why someone hasn't fact checked that article concerning his claims of what happened.

Thanks Snarky.

Rest in Peace SSG Rogers. Thank you Patriot Guard Riders and the people of Rankin County for standing up to the slime known as the WBC and for giving the family some respect and peace.