FWIW, the group has had organized counter-protesting at military funerals for the last few years. It's a group called the "Patriot Guard Riders" and originally motorcycle riders although they've expanded membership since then.
IIRC, they counter-protest mostly by blocking the mourners from view of the haters, and singing patriotic songs if there is need to drown out any shouting or preaching. Also they'll go to the funerals (if invited) whether or not the haters have announced plans to show up.
(got this from a friend of mine who's ex-military and a biker)
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Date: 2009-03-10 11:56 pm (UTC)IIRC, they counter-protest mostly by blocking the mourners from view of the haters, and singing patriotic songs if there is need to drown out any shouting or preaching. Also they'll go to the funerals (if invited) whether or not the haters have announced plans to show up.
(got this from a friend of mine who's ex-military and a biker)