The controversial Westboro Baptist Church’s attempt to disrupt the funerals of people who were killed in the Orlando Shooting was partially foiled by a group of angels.
Westboro Baptist is a small church made up of 40 or so members who’s adherents are well-known for their hateful protests at various events around the U.S.
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A small group of around 10 church members showed up to protest funerals of those killed during the Orlando Shooting toting signs which read “God H8s F–s” and “Mourn for your sins.”
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But the funerals were protected by a group of guardian angels; counter-protestors arrived wearing angel costumes with giant wings in an attempt to block Westboro from making their presence felt.
The angels were actually members of the Orlando Shakespeare Company who spent two days in the group’s costume shop preparing the costumes, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Behind the angels were hundreds of counter protestors who drowned out the hate group with chants of “Orlando United” and “We Love You”.
At one point, the counter protest broke out in song, singing “Amazing Grace” in response to Westboro.
When police stepped in to escort protestors away, the crowd applauded and chanted “O-P-D!”
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