The married Army Airborne Ranger died while on patrol in Samarra , Iraq , when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee military vehicle . Federal judge tosses out Missouri ban on protests and prayer at military installations . The law was passed in response to a protest by First Baptist Church . The church members say they believe that troop deaths are God 's punishment .
Federal judge tosses out Missouri ban on protests and prayer at military installations . The law was passed in response to a protest by First Baptist Church . The church members say they believe that troop deaths are God 's punishment .