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Church plans to protest funeral of Pee Dee Marine
Posted: 07.06.2011 at 2:44 PM
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Pate was killed in action in Afghanistan. His funeral is planned for Wednesday.  / WPDE
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While family, friends and strangers who simply wish to show respect will be on hand saying their final goodbyes, a self-proclaimed church group will also be on hand. But the Westboro Baptist Church will hardly be there to pay respect to Gunnery Sgt. Pate.

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