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I have a unmodified installation of Chrome running on Ubuntu, and it puts a red squiggly line under anything it thinks I have misspelt
I use the British Dictionary add-on with Firefox. That also underlines weird words in red. Not, of course, that I've ever personaly seen it.
Anyways, Peter, it's very good - thanks to all at SF. (I'd still like to see alternating background colours for, er, alternating posts. Currently, at a glance, you sometimes can't tell who said what. I mean, I thought for a second that Sean had made a sensible post above. But, no, that was me... )
Chrome does that by default Sean. (ps I'm running Ubuntu 12.04,,, much faster than Windoze) Anyway, I must say, how much better the forum software seems, now I've got used to it. Nice look and quite easy to use.
I will look in to if we can add a spell checker but it might be wise to use a browser spell check. Have any of you used the forum on a mobile or tablet yet. Its much clearer and useable on these devices. Peter
Hi Teabreak I have checked to see if there is a a plugin for a spell checker on the forum. Unfortunately as most modern browsers have this function this was not developed. So I recommend to update your browser so you have this function. Peter
Thanks for getting back Peter. I usually type in word and paste if it's a long post, but may look into the Firefox option. I had a read up and there seems to be problems with the spell check on Firefox 24.0 at the moment. Regards, teabreak


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Although practitioners of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) have long emphasized the benefits of substituting problem-solving processes for adjudication, empirical studies indicate that ADR may not save litigation costs or time. Litigants may prefer ADR because they believe that it saves them money they would have had to spend if they went to trial; they may prefer mediation because of its process of conciliatory problem-solving or because they feel they it gives them their due as citizens. Lawyers may prefer mediation either for lawyerly reasons or because it brings a third person into the task of informing the client of a less-than-fully-satisfactory outcome. Measuring and understanding litigants' and lawyers' preferences for different forms of dispute resolution will require diverse research techniques and many studies. New research may indicate that the spread of ADR has more to do with the economics of legal practice than the ideology of transformation. Producing quantitative changes in legal dispute resolution may require more money, not less.
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Garrett Richards is adamant that he belongs in the big leagues, and he is getting another chance to prove it.
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Heidi Sarver will direct. The program will include Symphonic Dance No. 3 Fiesta by Clifton Williams; Symphonic Prelude by Mark Camphouse; The Seventh Seal by W. Francis McBeth; the Finale to Symphony No. 3 by Gustav Mahler; Sussex Mummer's Christmas Carol by Percy Grainger; and Ballet Sacra by David Holsinger.
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Patriot Guard obstructs funeral coverage
Covering military funerals has always been a sensitive matter. The newspaper wants to respect the needs of the families while also giving the soldiers the recognition they deserve. There's a delicate balance to be struck. We don't want to intrude into the family's privacy, but we do want the public to feel the emotional impact of the loss.
For years we've worked closely with funeral directors and family representatives to establish ground rules, such as where photographers should stand. Usually there are no problems, and the powerful images that emerge are among the most moviing we publish. Here, for instance is the reaction of one reader to photographer Kohl Threlkeld's picture from the funeral of Cpl. Jason Hovater yesterday:
"The front page photo today is one of the finest I have ever seen published in the local paper. He perfectly captured the moment, and the composition and foreground soft focus are remarkable, not to mention the evident fortitude of the subject. This image most definitely should be widely disseminated ..."
In recent years, however, newspapers have had to deal with a new factor, a group called the Patriot Guard, which believes it has a mission to protect veterans' families during funerals. During the Hovater funeral, for instance, the Patriot Guard used flags to try to obstruct media camera angles. Threlkeld had to work around the obstructions to come up with a strong photo.
I believe the Patriot Guard is well-meaning, but I don't believe its members really understand how a community pays respect to its war dead in this era of mass media. A gripping A1 photo, in my opinion, brings home the sacrifice of the soldier and his family like nothing else can, and thousands more join in the mourning as a result.
Think, for a moment, how disrespectful it would be for the hometown newspaper to ignore the funeral of someone whose life was sacrificed on behalf of the entire community.
Neither the media nor the town has any "right" to access something as personal as a funeral. It is an intensely personal moment in time for the family who have lost someone they love and if they wanted your cameras on the other side of those flags, they would have invited you. The picture you did get is beautiful and heartbreaking.
"A gripping A1 photo" taking with the families permission indeed captures a moment in time that can touch many. That same A1 photograph taken against the family's wishes is at best an invasion of privacy.
"Think, for a moment, how disrespectful it would be for the hometown newspaper to ignore the funeral of someone whose life was sacrificed on behalf of the entire community."
I don't think anyone asked a hometown newspaper to "ignore the funeral". I do think they may have asked for portions of it to remain private.
Great job trying to honor the families wishes - Patriot Guard.
I was a member of the Patriot Guard attending this service. I personally heard one of the family members ask us to block any photos of the family inside the rotunda during their personal time with their soldier.
I am sick and tired of the media thinking that they have a constitutional right to invade the most personal moments of these peoples lives and sensationalise them just for the sake of your so called reporting. You have a duty to report, but not to intrude with your cameras on one of the most sensitive moments that this grieving family had with their loved one. In my opinion you are trying to "National Enquirer" your coverage.
I don't know if it was your photographer, but the one we were keeping from taking photos was stalking around continusly all around the rotunda from the start to the end of the service trying to get some sensational and personal photos of the grieving family. And he was the one that the family member pointed out to us.
As far as I'm concerned you are a bunch of vultures just waiting to get the most sensation photos so you can scoop all the other media.
I did not see any of the television news media trying to intrude on this special time.
As a matter of fact they went out of their way to be unobtursive and reverent.
I was one of the Guard members blocking the windows with a american flag and I am proud that we were able to give the family some private time.
One more comment. The photo in the paper was made during the service. At no time did we try to restrict the media during this time. It was only when a zealous photog went out of his way after the service that we blocked the windows. The photo of the Patriot Guard with the flags was taken more than 30 minutes after the service had ended.
Just read your photographer, Kohl's post on the sportshooter web site. It is the most untrue statements about what actually happened. All of it about the Patriot Guard riders behavior was nothing but lies!
If this is the type of people with this caracter and standards you employ, then you need to rethink your standards for employment
Makes on wonder how much truth in in your reporting doesn't it?
As a member of the Patriot Guard Riders I would like to say what an honor it is to stand and serve our brave American service men and women, some who pay the ultimate sacrifice. We are also proud to serve their families at a time of great loss.
In response to Kohl Threlkeld's letter posted on the Sportshooter web-site I would like to state that The Patriot Guard Riders is open to anybody that places the family first and has but one mission, RESPECT! Respect of the family's right to grieve in private without intrusion. This intrusion could be in the form of protesters or on very rare occasion overzealous media
Perhaps in the future your photographer will be more sensitive to the family's request to privacy and stay at a distance. The public is welcome to line the streets and drives of the cemeteries show their respect to the families of our lost soldiers, as well as attending the funerals unless the family request private services. That would be the proper way for the community to join in mourning of our brave American heroes.
I am proud of what The Patiot Guard does and proud of every brother and sister that I have the honor to ride with. Until I hear complaints from the families we serve I will continue to protect their wishes and honor their loveones. I remember each and every one of your sons and husbands I have had the honor to serve and ride for. Thank you!
"I believe the Patriot Guard is well-meaning, but I don't believe its members really understand how a community pays respect to its war dead in this era of mass media. " end quote
It does not matter in the least what you think you need to show/print. It isn't about YOU nor your paper. It isn't what you think the community wants to see. If the family does NOT want press, leave them ALONE.
Well done PGR, keep up the good work.
It is about our fallen and their families
As a member and Ride Captain of the Patriot Guard Riders, I would like to remind Mr Threlkeld that the PGR only honors our heros at the request of the family and only to the extent requested by the family. If a family wants a very private, family funeral, we stand-down and do not attend.
Our original mission was to shield grieving families from the rabid ravings of a Kansas "Church" group that enjoyed insulting the families of our killed-in-action servicepeople.
If the family wants us to shield them from over-zealous photographers, then all you people will see is a wall of flags. Get over it. Like Lee said, It's NOT about you.
I suggest you learn some respect and stop putting sensational journalism over a family's right to privacy at a terrible time.
I am a proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders, I am proud to be a member of the AMVETS chapter 7 of Morristown, I am proud to be a Viet Nam Veteren, and I am proud to be an American. We as Patriot Guard Riders offer our services to the families of Veterans who have lost their lives because of over zealous people like you. I don't remember seeing you at the airfield when Cpl Hovater was returned to the family. Was that "not" newsworthy enough for you? As far as the persons standing an honor line around the rotunda to give the grieving wife some privacy from outside...we're any of these persons affiliated wiith any other groups? Did you look for a patch that said Christian Motorcycle Association? Did you see a patch that said Rolling Thunder? Did you see any patches that had an AMVETS logo on their vest? Have you tried to single out the Patriot Guard Riders for some reason?
According to your writings, since a leather vest makes a person a "Biker", Malcom Forbes, Jay Leno, Kevin Costner,I don't know how many polititions across America, etc. etc. should all be referred to in the future as that Biker.
Here is 1 of many thousands of letters sent to the PGR. Maybe the problem is with the photographer trying to play the "pity card" to draw some attention to his unsucessful career. I dont think that pic defines the emotions of the day. Would you like to challenge me personally and let the public decide? Here's just 1 letter.
We can't think of enough words to express our gratitude to the Patriot GuardRiders. We had never heard of you before the funeral of our nephew, GeorgeR. Obourn Jr. from Illinois. We were stunned and so touched when we drove upthe street to the funeral home to see the sidewalk and entrance lined onboth sides with Patriot Riders. It was the most awesome sight we've everseen. It gave us chills and I was immediately choked up. It was a chillywindy day and those men and women stood so still and proud holding theirflags. They were still there after the ceremony and to see them come toattention when the casket was carried out, it just made you swell up withpride and admiration. It didn't stop there. When they surrounded the carcarrying the casket and led it down the streets, it was just amazing. We'ldnever seen anything like it. We were again in awe at the cemetery, to seeall of them lined up along the drive and later to surround the entiregathering. There were so many of them and we just couldn't believe it! Itjust made our blood run hot and you could just feel yourself ready to burstwith American pride. It just gave us the most overwhelming feeling and wefelt so much respect for each of them. To see people have so much respectfor someone they didn't even know and to travel and stand in the cold toshow their respect for him was so much more than just amazing and inspiring.I just can't put our feelings into words. We thanked so many of them. Itried to say thank you to everyone I walked past but soon was crying toomuch to get the words out. Some nodded, some smiled, some said "you'rewelcome" and some turned away the thanks by returning it with "No, we arethe ones who are honored to be here." It just choked us up. They were thenicest bunch of people I've ever met. I just wanted to hug everyone of them.To see that much American spirit, it just tears at your heart. If anyonedidn't feel anything from that, they are in the wrong country!It just makesyou swear up and down your blood actually runs red white and blue! It isjust so amazing and very overwhelming. I just can't put the feeling intowords. I know I've rambled on, but I just wanted to let you all know that weso deeply appreciate each and every one of you. We will never forget thatday and how you made it into something so much more. It is unforgetable andall of our family and his friends were touched by it. Thank you so much,from the bottom of our red white and blue hearts! Mark and Michelle Graves
I suggest that the next time that you attend any military funeral that the PGR is attending, that you walk over and apoligise to each and every member of that flag line.
We may forgive you....but we will not forget you.
Between this blog, and the Sportshooter.com account, I'm convinced the news media has an agenda to sabotage anything relating to this war and the Commander In Chief. I really didn't understand why many of the families, after inviting the Patriot Guard Riders, requested we block any Media during services for their fallen loved one. I beleive several families said "vultures." That is covered under our mission statement, and we honor the families wishes. You want to spin your story and whine like the "pinheads" (so accurately described by Bill O'Riley). 10 to 1, nobody has asked the family if the PGR wasn't doing anything that wasn't requested OR asked the family had any issues with their photojournalists. Bottom line, it's not about media, pgr, uninvited guest or PGR... it's about that fallen hero and their family.
For everyone's information.
The couple standing at the center of the photo blocking with flags are the parents of a fallen hero who had their privacy invaded by the press during their son's service.
For any Patriot Guard member who would like to send a comment to Kohl Threlkeld, here is the contact info:
He also has a blog spot at
Mr. McElroy. Can you please tell me why my commen regarding this matter was removed from this list. Did it bring the truth out and you didn't wanted it printed?
No comments have been removed. Please post it again if you have had a problem.
My concern is summed up in this statement from a Patriot Guard Rider:
"As far as I'm concerned you are a bunch of vultures just waiting to get the most sensation photos so you can scoop all the other media."
We are not a bunch of vultures. That belief reflects a prejudice and bias against an entire class of people who are, overwhelmingly, well meaning and patriotic Americans, just as you are. Yet that assumption creates an atmosphere of hostility and antagonism. Long before the Patriot Guard existed, the News Sentinel and the news media in general were working cooperatively with veterans' families, respecting privacy and taking sensitive and beautiful photos that honored our war dead. Stereotyping fellow Americans who happen to make their living by reporting the news is unfair, wrong and ultimately harmful.
The sportsshooter comments can be found at http://www.sportsshooter.com/message_display.html?tid=30125. Interesting, most photographers report having very positive interactions with the Patriot Guard. In other parts of the country, there seems to be a greater level of mutual respect, which might be something to work toward here in East Tennessee as well.
I don't know what or where my comments went, but, they were there and I went back and checked and then they were removed. I will try this again. I am and have been a PROUD member of the PGR and will remain so. We have done many funerals in the past 3 years that I have been with them. During that time we have had no complaints from any of the families, Funeral Homes, or the media with the exception of the News Sentinel. I personally talked to a family member at the airport at Scott County, and I don't believe you were there, and they said they had been "hounded" by the news media starting Monday morning. That my friend was less than 12 hours aftger they had been notified that they had lost a loved one. The visitation and funeral was held at the church. One of the TV stations came over and requested an interview with his wife which she granted. When it was over, she went back inside and a gentleman that was taking care of the service, came out and said"no more media". Have them moved over off of the parking lot and on to the grass. The TV station(s) moved with no problem whatso ever. At the burial the family asked for some quiet time and there again, the TV people were very cooperative. Your people were the only ones who could not seem to be able to understand that. That is the reason the flags were covering the windows. We have had the same problem with your paper once before. At New Tazwell, they couldn't seem to understand it either. The Funeral Director finally came out and said all of this is my property out to the road. None of the media is to enter it.The next day when the SGT's ashes were been scattered on the lake, once again your people couldn't understand and as I understand it, went to a man's house near the boat ramp and took pictures from his balcony. And you wonder why we have a problem with your people. You need to check your hiring standards for photographers that you send out. They should be able to understand the families wants and needs.
We only do what the family asks and needs. Nothing more and nothing less.
I find it interesting that your photographer chose to vent his anger toward us on sportsshooter.com where he knew that most of us would not spend 25.00 to join so that we could answer his lies. I woulder why he did not put his blog on this space where it could be answered? Hmm
First of all, this report talks about respect, I see a picture of a casket, notice the Patriot Guard list on their website that no pictures of caskets are permitted, so I would say our respect is a little better than yours. I guess your reporter thinks it is neccessary to publish a grieving family for all to see.
Now respect number 2 Honoring the war dead, you have lost touch with reality, you talk about respect, but you refer to a Hero as War Dead. This is sick, your reporter was their to get a story, and now it looks like he is against the war, because of his labels of Heroes, and for the ones who Stand for them all.
This reporter should be banned from all funerals, because of his total disrespect to our nations Heroes., he interupts family mournings by snapping pictures during a funeral service, and your paper calls it respect.
I can flip through the television channels and hear one hundred different reporters telling me that there is a war. But it isn't until I see photographs such as this that I realize what is specifically sacrificed for our country.
I am sorry that your photographer has to be the messenger in such a delicate situation, but I am thankful that he was there to catch such a touching moment. I appreciate the family sharing their grief and loss so now that I may feel that loss with them,
My daughter is a news paper photographer..I am a vet from the vietnam era.. and I know and respect the young man that was the photographer in this issue , so the air is clear. I react first to the loss of this family and send them my deapest sympathy and wish I could of thanked their love one for his service. I respect the Patriot Guard for their mission I also am a biker and have made numerous runs to Rolllin Thunder to support our troops and KIA/MIA's. The issue here is that the media and their photographers aren't trying to invade the privacy of the moment for the families. I think the most important message they can convey is the lose of this family and the unbelievable sacrifice of our troops. The American people don't react to a grave sight pic as they would to seeing the pain and sorrow of the family. I guess what I am saying is if we want to totally support our troops, I am well aware of serving when military personnel weren't supported or respected, and keep the American people behind the men and women of our services then we have to get coverage that will grab emotions. I am sure the photographer had in no way intended to intrude upon the family, I am told he asked permission first and that the Patriot guard were trying to fulfill what they thougth were the wishes of the family. But we all have to keep in mind that this isn't about the photographer, the Patriot guard it's about the tragic loose to this family and our country that war results in. And that we need to make sure by any means that the American people are always confronted with the cost of war. And some times those means may seem to be an intrusion, but knowing the photographer I can honestly say I am sure that this was not his intent, but an effort to get something out there that would grab the attention of the American public and display the tremendous lose of this family. -
To the Editor,
I was one of To Ride Captains for this Hero's funeral. If you claim you are there to show respect and honor to the family and Hero. To allow your readers to see what has went on during his return. Then where was your paper onSundy afternoon when his plane landed? Where was your reports when the visitation took place on the even of Monday?
As i told your camera man as well as the boy that came with him. when the family asked us to do what we did (by the way you have the picture)i told them both it was not just for media but also to everyone there. Riders was told to look forward into the flag and allow them to have alone time with there loved on. If you will really look at the shot your camera took. you will see that chanel 10 and 6 news cameras was turned away.. But Sir lets get to the start of that day. not one camera man was told to back away at anytime....the riders that was there was out of the way to those honoring the family....Memeber of his Church was at the doors all around the tundra. your camera guys was ducking under and pushing there way to the glass taking shots after shots. I did not ask or even attemped to stop them....Reason why? i was not asked by the family or the person they asked to handle the affairs of that day. In the two years i have been a Ridecaptain...not had papers over rule the familys wishes...just your paper. other Media from cleveland to Johnson city has always show respect for the family and Hero they look for the RC of this Mission. The RC in this area if the family has not informed us of there wishes. If not in myself just say please use respect.
You stated your on these to allow other to see and honor the fallen. If this is what you feel is your job...then where is your group/ paper when a WW1 or WWII vet passes away? After all they also fought for your so called right to speake. If you are doing this all as a service to our men and woman that fight and there family. then why not the Vet's that is all over the area. BECAUSE THOSE STORIES DO NOT SELL PAPERS!!! If you attended A vet funeral without camera you would see the PGR and all the great other groups there honoring the family and Hero the same way we do for our KIA...with Respect and Honor.
Sir the day you pass away. I hope i am around to witness that will bring my camera and get a pictures of your wife and family hurting and will if i have to pay for the picture to be posted on a papers front page. Then will see how your family likes all of the many that buys your paper feel. I have been praying each day since the fist time we have had troubles with your paper that you would see the light and turn your ways.
Mr. McElroy,
First, lets get our facts straight!
Patriot Guard obstructs funeral coverage
"During the Hovater funeral, for instance, the Patriot Guard used flags to try to obstruct media camera angles. Threlkeld had to work around the obstructions to come up with a strong photo."
I realize you were not present and had to rely on what was reported to you
If your reporter/photographer reported it to you this way HE LIED!
At no time during the actual funeral service were any flags put in place to block anyone's line of sight into the rotunda.
During the service, all the Patriot Guard members were standing silently and reverently holding our flags, as we do at all services we attend. Our primary mission is to honor the servicemen who have given the last measure of devotion to their country. Our motto is "riding with respect" and "standing for those who stood for us"
At all the services I have attended, never have I witnessed our members obstructing or being disrespectful in the presence of the family.
(This was Threlkeld's statement in his post on the sportsshooter web site).
Since everyone probably has not read his statement, here is what he posted in its entirety:
"I photographed a funeral today with another photographer from the News Sentinel in Knoxville and i came away with a big concern. A group of motorcyclists called the Patriot Guard Riders showed up to honor a fallen veteran. I was warned by several people at the paper to watch out for these guys because they make it their mission to hassle photographers, and have done so in the past to a couple of our staffers. I was already uneasy about covering a funeral, but felt ok about it because we had full support of the family, something we worked hard to get.
The biker group began attending funerals when radical protesters started to show up at soldiers funerals and protest homosexuality in the military. The Patriot Guard would block them out to give the family some peace. But now the protesters have faded out, the patriot guard has shifted their target to the media.
I have photographed funerals before and everything has gone smoothly. There was good communication between the media and the family, and we were given permission to be there and they understood the reason why, to honor a fallen soldier. But this time, having these guys there did nothing but create problems and conflict. Their presence was more of a spectacle than the actual funeral. They showed up in overwhelming numbers dressed in ragged t-shirts, blue jeans and shorts. As well as head bands and old baseball caps. Meanwhile both of us wore nice shirts and ties. They wear leather vest with dozens of patches (some offensive and vulgar) and they behavior is anything but respectful.
They claim to be there to pay their respects, but today they acted as a barrier between the family and the media. Whenever they could, they blocked our shots and surrounded the family. They carried huge flags and when the casket left the building they formed a shoulder- to-shoulder row so no one, not even friends, could watch it leave. At one point they blocked all of the windows to the building where they family was having private time by assembling side by side and holding their flags up. However, none of the photographers were taking pictures out of our own good conscious. It was all a big show for nothing. When a photog would make a move, they would shift their positions to counteract filling in gaps in their blockade. It was like a game of chess.
Our newspaper worked extremely hard to contact the family and make sure we had full permission to be there. But on the day of the event, these bikers take it into their own hands to cause a scene and make us out to be the bad guys. At any point a family member could have asked us to stop shooting and we would have. By this group being there, they create a false sense of conflict. When a crowd sees them going to great lengths to block us, they must think we did something wrong to make all of these patriots mad at us. There does not need to be a third party to act as a mediator between the media and the family, it only causes problems and leads to miscommunication. We are extremely respectful by using long lenses and staying back behind the crowd. We try to remain as unobtrusive as possible and blend in, but are often forced to move around more just to avoid them. They say they are there for the family, but they seem to be there for themselves.
In addition many of the riders are not veterans. They are bikers that attend funerals and hassle the media. It is hard enough to do our jobs with disapproving visitors not wanting us there, but now we have another group to deal with.
Has anyone else had problems with these guys? Maybe it is just a regional thing, and the other groups are well behaved.
I support their intentions to support a fallen soldier, but somewhere along the way they lost sight of their goal.
I agree with Bob when he asks:
"I find it interesting that your photographer chose to vent his anger toward us on sportsshooter.com where he knew that most of us would not spend 25.00 to join so that we could answer his lies. I woulder why he did not put his blog on this space where it could be answered? Hmm"
He chose to take a cowardly approach to vent his anger on a site where he thought that no one would see, instead of posting here where all the members of the Patriot Guard could rebutt his false and inaccurate statements.
I really question the integrity and character of someone who would resort to this kind of reporting.
You are correct in your statements about how most people perceive the press. But you and all the other news outlets (both local and national) have caused this perception by your actions. It seems that instead of reporting news the media wants to make news.
And the more sensation it can be made to appear the better.
The photo of the Patriot Guard members blocking the windows was made well after the service was over, as evidenced by the absense of any funeral attendees in the photo. If you look at the other photos on your web site taken during the funeral service it is evident that there were many around the rotunda and on the grass area.
As an eyewitness to all that transpired that day I can attest to the fact that your article is incorrect.
Alow me to add to this all. First Thank you Jim for posting what this camera mad posted in the other site.
you talked about ones in our mission was to block your camera men.your very wrong. If that was true the top picture on this page would never had been took.
"They showed up in overwhelming numbers dressed in ragged t-shirts, blue jeans and shorts. As well as head bands and old baseball caps. Meanwhile both of us wore nice shirts and ties. They wear leather vest with dozens of patches (some offensive and vulgar)"
Not sure where your camera men was but i wnet to every Biker as you call them. and said thank you for honoring this family and there son/ Husband. I seen no dirty shirts. the ball caps they was wearing was caps of the area they served in service....the head bads you are talking about is called due rags.... if you would of took the time to talk to the bikers you would have found that well over 90% of them was vets and if you would of asked anyone of them why they was there that day you would have heard they was there to honor a brother.this is my 2 cents worth....it is not what you wear. It is why your there. about the patches on there vest. As the paper has said they have the right to speak and do what they do from what this great vets and ones fighting now is doing.....If i see a patch that "I" may see as hurting another have asked to cover it please....i do not order one to do this but ask....again me saying you can not wear that is stepping over his rights to express his feeling..... all i can do is ask....besides not had one patch cause a problem. Go ahead and bad mouth the Bikes.... All you do in doing this is make them stronger in wanting to honor and show respect to a family. might want to think out who you call bikers as well....there is many of groups out there that is not what you are meaning as bikers
Blue Knights......are Police officers ( and was there Tuesday as well honoring the Hero and family
Freedom Riders.. they are lawyers, Judges Ect.
AMVETS..... all vets And many more Riders and clubs and groups.
All the groups you saw at that blue day all ride with the Patriot Guard Rides. We all are there for one reason to honor and show respect to the Hero and his family, town and church. And if your paper would tell your camera crew to come to me or any RC there will accept them and fill them in what the family has asked us to do for them.... seems out of all the Media yours is the only one that does not ask if there has been any updates made from the family.
PGR was formed to yes to block the view of the protesters. as i am seeing this as of right now your paper is falling also under this same group. The riders as well as I will be praying that you open your eyes to know we will do whatever the familys asks of us to do......will be more than happy to set down with you and get this matter took care of......
Clearly there is a misunderstanding here between three parties, the photographer and his newspaper, the bikers, and the family. It sounds like the bikers think they have the family's wishes at heart, the media members think they have an understanding with the family members ahead of time, and there may not be complete communication between the members of the family.
I think the answer here is easy. The members of the press who've had problems with the PGR in the past need to make sure they are on the same page with the PGR ride captain for each specific event. Conversely, the PGR ride captain needs to contact an editor representing the media organization with whom they've had problems in the past prior to a scheduled event. It seems like it should be a simple issue for these parties to get together, since they have THE SAME STATED PURPOSE. A quick phone call from one to the other to confirm ahead of time, "Will you be sending representatives to this event? Ok, well this is our understanding of the family's wishes for this event does it match your understanding?" eliminates the situation where this young man's funeral service is turned into a squabble between two people who are honestly trying to accomplish the same goal, honoring the fallen in their own way.
BTW, name calling and accusations of lying are not helpful and only turn this hero's final days on this earth into more of a circus than it already is.
I'm grateful that this is posted as a blog and not fact. Your and Kohl Threlkeld's statements are opinion, not fact. After researching Kohl Threlkeld, it appears that he may be an intern photographer with your publication. He obviously is trying to make a good impression on you, his editor.
His views on the events are obviously the polar opposite of reality. I will give kudos to the reporter you assigned to the services, though. Mr. Willett was very respectful. Oh wait, that's probably due to the fact that he has family in the military.
Anyway, obviously, Mr. Threlkeld has opposite memories of the events. All PGR members who "obstructed" media angles by holding the flags did so only after being informed that the family requested to have their final moments with their fallen hero be private. If the PGR is such an issue for your staff, why do you not consider becoming a member in order to learn the vernacular? Ride Captain would be the first thing to learn. That would be the single PGR contact for any event. Unlike the media who may send multiple staff for coverage, the PGR will have one person so the family doesn't feel overwhelmed. It is that person that the family can instruct as per their wishes. Oh wait, that's why PGR is there in the first place, the Family ASKED for PGR's attendance. It wasn't just an assignment.
FYI, as stated in a previous post, the couple holding flags in the center of the photo that was shot AFTER the formal service was completed and during the Family's final private moments are Gold Star Parents. The comment regarding PGR members forming lines as Cpl. Hovater's body was removed from the rotunda so no one could take phots, untrue also. Yes, the lines were formed; but, there were several folks taking pictures while we stood there. Amazingly enough, there were no confrontations.
One final thought, this will probably not be your staff's last event where PGR is present. Since I work with Military Families on a regular basis, I try instruct them how to deal with the media in an appropriate way. Please consider reminding your staff that there will be moments when we who understand the circumstances of the situation will treat those in the middle of the "assignment" with the respect that they deserve and not as just the subject of the front page photo.
I agree with Tynee. This is turning into a lot of "he-said-she-said", with a healthy dose of self-dramatization and attitude.
It seems to me that half the problem is what we might call "unexpected volunteers" turning up for the PGR events. Even if the PGR leaders work things out with family and media beforehand, that doesn't stop a bunch of hotheads from inserting themselves into the proceedings. Nobody wants to be a dick and tell people to go away, but it's important to make sure that your volunteers aren't using the event as an excuse to work out their own personal frustrations.
Density Duck,
Have you ever attended a funeral of a Fallen Soldier with the PGR? I have, over 50 times. And your above statement is an insult to every PGR member across this country. Do you really think that someone is going to get up at 4:00 am and ride for several hours, be it in the rain, heat, or cold, just to blow off some steam or work out personal frustrations? I think not.
The PGR is a very dedicated group of Americans invited to attend these funerals. We attend at the request of the family, and we are there to show Honor, Dignity, and Respect, period.
Before every mission, there is a briefing where, among other things, media requests are discussed. Even these "unexpected volunteers" know what is being requested, and act appropriately to grant the families wishes. Like was stated previously, maybe this photographer should attend these briefings as well.
Amen Craig,
If you an't been there, don't know what goes on, keep you mouth shut until you actually know what takes place.
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I am a US ARMY RETIRED VETERAN & I JUST RESIGNED as being a Member of The Patriot Guards! My personal opinions didn't mean anything to them as a Veteran & when I brought up the fact that Indiana has passed a law by the Governor Mitch Daniels which makes it a Felony to interfere with a Funeral, I was told that the Protesters had a Right In America to Protest & when I replied that the law says otherwise I was ignored! Therefore I resigned my membership!
I didn't ride a Harley & dress like a Biker Gang so I didn't fit in very well. Rather I rode a different make of motorcycle! It is counter productive to have a bunch of Bikers Reving Up their Harley Engines & making equal or more noise than the protesters while facing off with each other! It is like bullies on a playground pushing one another around & nobody is allowed to punch the other guy! As a US ARMY VETERAN I will continue to Honor & Respect My Fallen Fellow Veterans with other ways of Respect!
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leatherrulez 3 years ago
do they have some erection problems? especially the black on, how could you not have a hard dick with a nice girl or even 2 blowing you?? probably they're some gay bodybuilders
BiNextDoor 3 years ago
Wish there was something like this in my area. I suppose drunken college parties will have to do, not that there's a whole lot of difference in the end haha.


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As a southpaw I and a more taller person naturally whenever I throw my lead hook I always hit them at the end of the punch (long lead hook) and it always is more of a set up punch or distraction it never really has to much power because of the range. (trying to put more power on it)
I heard a coach working with a southpaw saying you have to crowd his lead side when coming in, it'll put more power on the hook as it will be shorter and negate his counter since you're so close to hmi (good positioning foot deep to outside) I never tried this tactic and want to see more peoples input on this. A good example would be the ward vs dawson fight andre kept crowding his lead side and dawson didn't get a chance to execute much off that lead hand for that reason |
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"It's absolutely for real, and it's tragic," says Harvey Kramer, MD, a cardiologist at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut and an assistant professor of medicine at Yale University School of Medicine, who has seen patients die after shoveling snow. Researchers at Queen's University in Ontario, Canada, recently looked at the records of 500 patients who had visited the hospital for heart problems during the past two winter seasons. They found that 7 percent had experienced symptoms while shoveling snow. The researchers also noted that people who smoked and those whose relatives were diagnosed with heart disease at earlier-than-expected ages were at a higher risk for shoveling-associated heart disease symptoms. Overall, they recorded symptoms in more men than women. How to Shovel Snow Safely According to Dr. Kramer, people with heart disease or high risk for heart disease shouldn't shovel snow at all. If you're otherwise healthy, follow these tips for keeping your heart safe. 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