I got this link from tomp93 who was commenting on Rhode Island’s Future, just seemed like a good thing to mention today. Let’s give credit to the deserving and ignore disgraceful behavior.

The Patriot Guard Riders started attending funerals and forming a line of flags and motorcycles to block people attending military funerals from having to see protesters who began appearing at military funerals. But as the group has grown and more families request the honor cordon, the riders now attend all funerals of fallen servicemembers when asked, Mayer said.

Mayer emphasized that the group attends funerals only at the family’s request. “We recognize that this is a very private affair, and we ensure that the family wants us to be there and that we’re not intruding on their feelings,” he said.

The goal, he said, is to show respect for fallen servicemembers and “to show a grieving family and a sometimes shocked community that America still cares.”

Self-discipline, respect and decency speak louder than all the shouting of those who abuse our freedom of speech. When the shouters have worn themselves out, good people like the Patriot Guard will still be there.