U.S.: Counter-protesters using angel wings against Westboro Baptist Church
- 42 people plan to use “angel wings” to protect mourners from Westboro Baptist Church protesters
- 8×10 the size of the enveloping “angel wings” (in feet) – they’ve been around since 1999 source
- » Protesting a 9-year-old’s funeral? Too far: These giant angel wings, which are designed to protect mourners from crazy folks like Fred Phelps, are being put into action thanks to residents of Tucson and the help of Facebook. “For something like this to happen in Tucson was a really big shock to us all,” said resident Christin Gilmer. “Our nightmare happened when we saw Westboro Baptist Church was going to picket the funerals.”