Thousands Shield Dead Marine From Westboro Baptist Church Protesters

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Thousands shield Marine; no protesters
Community says goodbye to Gunnery Sgt Daniel Price

Updated: Saturday, 11 Aug 2012, 6:53 PM EDT
Published : Saturday, 11 Aug 2012, 1:37 PM EDT

Ken Kolker
HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) – This was a day meant for Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Price and his family.

“I’m out here to honor and respect Daniel Price, who gave his life for our country,” said Tammy Kellogg, of Grandville, who has a son in the military.

And she was along the funeral procession route on Saturday for another reason; one of thousands and thousands who lined the city streets.

This was not, she said, going to be a day for the protesters who threatened to create a scene.

“I came here as part of the human shield, yes sir,” she said.

Read more and see video at WOODTV.

WUPN: We say thank you to all who protected this young man taking him to his final resting place. Good for the people of Holland Michigan.

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