Talk about a guardian angel!
Orlando, Florida was struck with tragedy over a week ago when Pulse Nightclub became the target of a vicious shooting that left 50 people dead, including the gunman.
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Since the terrible event, many have paid tribute and mourned the victims in beautiful ways. Sadly, not everyone is as sensitive…
The sad excuses for humans that are the Westboro Baptist Church — you know, the “God Hates F*gs” group that basically has their own religion and protests EVERYTHING — decided on Saturday that they were going to protest the funerals of the people killed at Pulse. UGH!
Well thankfully, some volunteers at Orlando Shakespeare Theater decided they weren’t going to stand for the WBC’s RIDICULOUS shenanigans and fashioned 11 sets of angel wings for people to wear to face off against the protesters!
Before the protest over the weekend, one of the volunteers shared a snap of their project:
MY CITY! @OrlandoShakes builds Angel Wings to block Westboro @ Pulse funerals https://t.co/Reio2heEcS #OrlandoStrong pic.twitter.com/VSDSjklWrI
— sarah clapp (@SarahClapp) June 17, 2016
If you’re wondering what happened on Saturday, take a peek for yourself as one Twitter user shared a video of the Westboro members FINALLY leaving the scene with a little help from some angels:
People cheer as tiny group of Westboro Baptist Church protesters leaves. Also thank @OrlandoPolice #OrlandoStrong pic.twitter.com/BXHYthWnyU
— Joey Flechas (@joeflech) June 18, 2016
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A couple other supporters were also extremely happy to see the angels out as they shared:
A huge beautiful thank you to the Orlando Shakes, who dressed as angels to block anti-gay protests at the funerals. pic.twitter.com/aZlhZH4GMj
— John Lurie (@lurie_john) June 18, 2016
At Orlando counter-protest, angels wearing large wings ensure Westboro protesters don’t disrupt the funeral proper. pic.twitter.com/QLBZyDrj1F
— David Hand (@Ptolemarch) June 18, 2016
Jim Helsinger, artistic director for the theater group, talked a bit about the project saying:
“Volunteers will be wearing these large, white angel wings to show their support, proclaim love, and block the view of mourners from potential protesters.”
We can’t believe that people out there like the Westboro supporters exist, but we’re just glad that love won out at the end of the day!
What do you think of the angel technique?
[Image via AP Images.]
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